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• Eddie Colman had all the tricks 50 years ahead of Ronaldo

  05-02-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT: The small men always walked like giants in Eddie Colman’s household. The 5ft 6in right-half would mark Alfredo di Stefano for Manchester United against Real Madrid in 1957 but no one needed to teach him about humility.
  
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• Courtois accuses Deulofeu of cheating to win penalty

  05-02-2018 23:45
  Gerard Deulofeu dived to win a penalty as Watford beat Chelsea 4-1 in the Premier League, said goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
  
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• Virgil van Dijk hits back at critics after record £75m move to Liverpool

  05-02-2018 23:39
  Liverpool’s club-record signing Virgil van Dijk expects his every move to be scrutinised but insists it does not concern him.
  
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• Ronald Koeman poised to take over as Netherlands manager

  05-02-2018 23:35
  Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman is set to be named as the new Holland national team coach, according to reports in his homeland.
  
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• Why has football turned into a non-contact sport? 

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Footballers have always sought to push boundaries in search of an advantage, whether that means jumping the gun in a training sprint or scoring with a hand.
  
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• Simmonds has gone from Pirate to swashbuckling sensation

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At the start of the season, Sam Simmonds was on a list of Exeter players available to play in the second division for the Cornish Pirates.
  
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• Munich air disaster 60th anniversary: The full story

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  February 6 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster, which claimed the lives of 23 people including eight members of the Man United team. Here is the story of what happened.
  
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• Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk: I can handle the pressure of £75m price tag

  05-02-2018 23:30
  • Defender laughs off Jamie Carragher weight accusations
  • ‘I made a big step – everything is going to be analysed’Virgil van Dijk has said he can handle the scrutiny of being the world’s most expensive defender and his £75m price-tag should not detract from Liverpool’s fine defensive display against Tottenham Hotspur.The Netherlands international has made an eventful start to his Liverpool career: scoring a late FA Cup winner against Everton on his
  
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• Injured Petr Cech likely to miss North London derby

  05-02-2018 23:30
  Petr Cech likely to miss North London derby after sustaining injury in Arsenal’s victory over Everton
  
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• How the Munich air disaster brought a city together 

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: The rivalry between Manchester’s two clubs has reached new heights in recent times but it is pertinent on Tuesday to remember a meeting of 10 years ago.
  
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• Dele is a diver... but here is a simple way to stop cheats

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL – CHIEF SPORTS WRITER:Dele Alli cheats. It is pointless sugar-coating this or advancing excuses. Since his Premier League debut, he has been booked for diving three times.
  
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• Daily Mail eyewitness account from Munich air disaster

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Here we reproduce the eyewitness account of the Munich air crash by Peter Howard, the Daily Mail photographer who crawled from the wreckage on February 6, 1958.
  
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• Busby Babes were 'like brothers', says Red Star legend

  05-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD PENDLEBURY IN BELGRADE: On a snow-covered pitch in front of 50,000 Red Star fans, the young United team hit like a hurricane.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for February 6

  05-02-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Market Rasen, Sedgefield and Southwell.
  
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• Irish Roe targets one of racing’s greatest giant-killings

  05-02-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  She is largely trained around the fields of a north Yorkshire pig farm and has over 150 sows as neighbours but Irish Roe could pull off one of racing’s greatest giant-killings on Saturday.
  
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• Chelsea fans turn on Bakayoko after red card at Watford

  05-02-2018 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT VICARAGE ROAD: An awful 30 minutes for Bakayoko culminated in his sending off. But, in truth, it has been an awful six months for the France international.
  
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• Gerard Deulofeu inspires Watford to runaway win against 10-man Chelsea

  05-02-2018 23:05
  Antonio Conte had shivered through much of this contest, hands planted deep in the pockets of his puffa jacket and that helpless, rather haunted look in his eyes which tends to mark out Chelsea managers whose time is up. The Italian was emotionless as Eden Hazard belted his team improbably level eight minutes from the end. He was just as impassive while Watford ran riot in what little time remained. It was as if he had seen it all coming and, judging by the fog of discord which has enveloped the
  
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• Injured Youngs ruled out of Six Nations

  05-02-2018 22:58
  England's victory in their Six Nations opener against Italy was soured by an injury for Ben Youngs, which has ended his tournament early.
  
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• Pressure piled on Conte as late show sinks 10-man Blues

  05-02-2018 22:57
  Chelsea paid for Tiemoue Bakayoko's first-half dismissal as Daryl Janmaat, Gerard Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra fired Watford to a late win.
  
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• Six Nations 2018: Ben Youngs ruled out for season with knee injury

  05-02-2018 22:40
  • England confirm scrum-half has ruptured MCL ligament
  • Richard Wigglesworth joins 32-man squad to face WalesEngland will continue their pursuit of a record-breaking third consecutive Six Nations title without Ben Youngs after the scrum-half was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.Youngs was taken off on a stretcher 10 minutes into England’s 46-15 victory against Italy on Sunday and a scan on Monday afternoon confirmed that he has ruptured the MCL ligament in
  
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• Crystal Palace stunned with Wilfried Zaha set to see knee specialist

  05-02-2018 22:38
  Wilfried Zaha will see a specialist on Tuesday after suffering a knee injury in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle, with fears that the Ivory Coast forward could be sidelined for a significant period of time.
  
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• Crystal Palace stunned as Wilfried Zaha set to see knee specialist

  05-02-2018 22:38
  • Winger could be out for a significant period
  • Zaha suffered injury in Sunday’s draw with NewcastleWilfried Zaha will see a specialist on Tuesday after suffering a knee injury in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle, with fears that the Ivory Coast forward could be sidelined for a significant period of time.Zaha is understood to have sustained the injury during the first half at Selhurst Park on Sunday but remained on the pitch as Luka Milivojevic’s second-half
  
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• Crystal Palace stunned as Wilfried Zaha is set to see knee specialist

  05-02-2018 22:38
  • Winger could be out for a significant period
  • Zaha suffered injury in Sunday’s draw with NewcastleWilfried Zaha will see a specialist on Tuesday after suffering a knee injury in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle, with fears that the Ivory Coast forward could be sidelined for a significant period of time.Zaha is understood to have sustained the injury during the first half at Selhurst Park on Sunday but remained on the pitch as Luka Milivojevic’s second-half
  
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• Adam Lallana sent off in Liverpool Under 23 game

  05-02-2018 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Lallana will escape a Premier League Van despite being sent off for violent conduct in an Under-23 game on Monday night.
  
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• Ben Youngs has ruptured medial cruciate knee ligament

  05-02-2018 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Youngs' season appears to be over after the RFU confirmed that England's leading scrum-half has ruptured the medial cruciate ligament in his left knee.
  
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• Wayne Rooney appears on Monday Night Football

  05-02-2018 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney reflected on his return to boyhood club Everton, playing with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and tipped Hary Kane to lead England at this summer's World Cup.
  
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• Lions hire Patricia as head coach after Patriots' Super Bowl loss

  05-02-2018 21:50
  One day after the Patriots were defeated by the Eagles in Super Bowl LII, the Lions announced they hired Matt Patricia as their new coach.
  
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• Pyeongchang 2018: Athletes and events to watch

  05-02-2018 21:34
  With the clock ticking down to the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, we take a look at the events and athletes to watch out for.
  
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• Ronald Koeman set to be named Netherlands manager

  05-02-2018 21:27
  • Dutch legend was sacked by Everton in October
  • Koeman won 78 caps for his country and won Euro ‘88The former Everton manager Ronald Koeman is set to be named as the new Netherlands national team coach, according to reports in his homeland.Dutch media have suggested the appointment of the former Netherlands international will be formally announced by the country’s football association (KNVB) on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...
  
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• As long as there is football there is a good reason to remember Munich | Paul Wilson

  05-02-2018 21:22
  There have been worse air crashes involving football teams yet the tragedy that struck Manchester United is always perceived as the most poignantEach time a significant anniversary of the Munich air disaster comes round those of us lucky enough to be in a position to write about football and its attendant matters are assailed by the same nagging doubts. Is it only football that makes this particular loss of life so resonant? Why the grim fascination with a 60-year-old accident when every day bri
  
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• Jon Dorenbos will get Super Bowl ring, despite career-ending surgery

  05-02-2018 21:15
  Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos' career was cut short after it was discovered he had an aortic aneurysm.
  
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• Joshua needs US fight to hit the big time – Khan

  05-02-2018 20:56
  Amir Khan's own profile was raised by a number of bouts in the United States and he feels compatriot Anthony Joshua should follow suit.
  
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• Leeds set to name Barnsley’s Paul Heckingbottom as new manager

  05-02-2018 20:54
  • Heckingbottom could be in the post by Tuesday
  • Thomas Christiansen was dismissed on Sunday after poor runLeeds United expect to name the Barnsley manager, Paul Heckingbottom, as Thomas Christiansen’s successor within the next 24 hours.After sacking the Dane on Sunday the club were keen on a swift appointment, with Heckingbottom at the top of the three-man wishlist of the chairman, Andrea Radrizzani. Heckingbottom signed a new rolling contract with Barnsley on Friday but Leeds
  
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• Watford v Chelsea: Premier League – live!

  05-02-2018 20:49
  Premier League updates from the 8pm (GMT) kick-offChelsea visit threatens new torment for WatfordAnd feel free to email Nick or tweet @NickMiller79 7.49pm GMT You know, I completely missed that Davy Luiz is back for Chelsea, his first Premier League start since October. Could be fun.7.47pm GMT See also: Mauricio Pochettino’s touching yet inexplicable love affair with Moussa Sissoko...@NickMiller79 Is Bakayoko's continued status as undroppable and un-subabble part of Conte's Operation I'd-L
  
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• Leeds poised to appoint Barnsley's Paul Heckingbottom as head coach

  05-02-2018 20:49
  Leeds United poised to appoint Barnsley's Paul Heckingbottom as head coach
  
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• Clarence Seedorf named new coach of Deportivo La Coruna

  05-02-2018 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Seedorf, 41, has been placed in charge for the rest of the season and was due to be formally unveiled to media on Monday evening. He takes over a side 18th in LaLiga and three points off safety.
  
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• Rooney urges United to use Pogba in box-to-box role

  05-02-2018 20:31
  Paul Pogba should be used on the left of a midfield three to recapture his Juventus form at Manchester United, says Wayne Rooney.
  
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• Referee Jon Moss ‘misguided’ to ask for TV help in Liverpool game

  05-02-2018 20:24
  • Jon Moss asked fourth official for TV evidence after penalty award
  • Referees’ organisation backs decision to give first spot-kickJon Moss was “misguided” in asking for TV assistance when awarding Tottenham their first penalty at Liverpool but called the decision correctly, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has said.The referees’ group took the unusual step of explaining the process behind Harry Kane’s missed penalty at Anfield on Sun
  
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• Rugby: Eddie Jones puts his faith in England's 'collective talents' for Six Nations title defence

  05-02-2018 20:14
  Eddie Jones believes his England side does not rely on any superstar individuals for their success.
  
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• Holland poised to appoint ex-Everton manager Ronald Koeman

  05-02-2018 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Koeman, who has been out of work since being sacked at Goodison Park in October, would replace Dick Advocaat, who stepped down after failing to guide Holland to the 2018 World Cup.
  
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• As long as there is football there is a good reason to remember Munich

  05-02-2018 20:00
  There have been worse air crashes involving football teams before and since Munich, yet the tragedy that struck Manchester United is always perceived as the most poignantEach time a significant anniversary of the Munich air disaster comes round those of us lucky enough to be in a position to write about football and its attendant matters are assailed by the same nagging doubts. Is it only football that makes this particular loss of life so resonant? Why the grim fascination with a 60-year-old ac
  
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• Ref Moss was 'misguided' to ask for TV help at Anfield

  05-02-2018 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moss has acknowledged he was 'misguided' in asking fourth official Martin Atkinson for assistance via television when awarding Tottenham's first penalty against Liverpool on Sunday.
  
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• Manchester United hand trial to the new James Rodriguez

  05-02-2018 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have handed a trial to Colombian teenager Wilson Tilve. The 16-year-old midfielder from Club Atletico Colombia de Cartagena visited United's training base last week.
  
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• Nicky Henderson readies Altior for return to action at Newbury

  05-02-2018 19:34
  • Altior will run on Saturday as long as going is suitable, says trainer
  • Henderson: ‘If it stays good to soft/soft, he’ll be declared’The spectacular Altior – unbeaten in 11 races over jumps – is in line to make his eagerly awaited reappearance on Saturday. The eight-year-old’s trainer, Nicky Henderson, reported on Monday that last season’s Arkle Trophy winner, who has had wind surgery, is ready to return to action at Newbury.Henderson warned
  
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• Nick Henderson readies Altior for return to action at Newbury

  05-02-2018 19:34
  • Altior will run on Saturday as long as going is suitable, says trainer
  • Henderson: ‘If it stays good to soft/soft, he’ll be declared’The spectacular Altior – unbeaten in 11 races over jumps – is in line to make his eagerly awaited reappearance on Saturday. The eight-year-old’s trainer, Nicky Henderson, reported on Monday that last season’s Arkle Trophy winner, who has had wind surgery, is ready to return to action at Newbury.Henderson warned
  
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• Wigglesworth replaces injured Youngs for England

  05-02-2018 19:30
  England lost Ben Youngs to injury in the win over Italy, with Richard Wigglesworth named in the squad ahead of the match against Wales.
  
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• Watford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League score and updates

  05-02-2018 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Conte will be looking to relieve some of the pressure building on his shoulders when Chelsea face Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday night. Follow all the action with JAMES DUTTON.
  
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• Exclusive - Ex-Referee Mark Halsey says officials made one big mistake in Liverpool v Spurs draw

  05-02-2018 19:16
  Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey believes Jonathan Moss and his officials made one big mistake in their three key decisions at the end of a thrilling 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Tottenham.
  
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• Moss 'misguided' in TV question during Liverpool-Tottenham clash

  05-02-2018 19:12
  After a number of controversial calls during Saturday's Premier League game at Anfield, PGMOL issued a statement backing referee Jon Moss.
  
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• Scott Williams hoping Wales can carry on good start against England

  05-02-2018 19:00
  • Centre played in Wales’s last win at Twickenham in Six Nations
  • ‘It is definitely doable. We know it is going to be a step up’Wales were on Monday night finalising their Six Nations side to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. What would ordinarily have been a short conversation following the bonus‑point victory against Scotland was complicated by the return to fitness of two of their injured British & Irish Lions outside backs, Liam Williams and Georg
  
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