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• John Toshack laments Swansea's lack of leadership with relegation to the Championship looming

  12-05-2018 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As one of the Liverpool stars of the 1970s, a decorated former player, and a man who has managed all over Europe, John Toshack was never afraid to lead from the front.
  
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• Leicester City's billionaire Thai owner out to conquer horse racing

  12-05-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Summer reshuffling of the squad at Leicester City is likely after another season when they fell well short of their 2015-16 Premier League-winning season.
  
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• Klopp puts Champions League final on backburner to focus on Brighton

  12-05-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has put on his serious face to ensure Liverpool do not blow their season at the end but insists the pressure has not intensified due to the absence of his long-time No 2 Zeljko Buvac.
  
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• Pep Guardiola has had no editorial say in Manchester City documentary

  12-05-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola has revealed he's had no editorial control over the £10million Amazon documentary that charts Manchester City's Premier League title-winning season.
  
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• Van Persie on Wenger: My football father formed me as a man and player

  12-05-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robin van Persie, back at Feyenoord and playing in the Dutch Cup final on Sunday, pays tribute to Wenger, remembering the moment when he realised the manager had full confidence in him.
  
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• Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may start Adam Lallana against Brighton

  12-05-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Lallana, one of the first names on Southgate's teamsheet a year ago, has been plagued by hamstring injuries this season and restricted to 13 appearances, 10 of them as substitute.
  
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• Highlights: Kirby & Aluko put Chelsea Ladies on brink of title

  12-05-2018 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Chelsea move within just one point of the Women's Super League One title with two games to go after a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.
  
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• Arteta and Vieira rival Nagelsmann to replace Wenger at Arsenal

  12-05-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is thought that Massimiliano Allegri could do an excellent job in the short term but the Arsenal board is edging towards someone who will be more integrated with the club in the long term.
  
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• Everton prepare crisis talks as they attempt to stop Rooney leaving

  12-05-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The response to Sportsmail's revelations this week has left the club's hierarchy fearful of a backlash from the club's fans and they have now asked Rooney's agent to meet them.
  
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• England must find a higher gear at Under-17 European Championship: James Garner

  12-05-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England may have ticked off their first objective at the Under-17 European Championship by reaching the quarter-finals, but all involved accept that a higher gear needs to be found.
  
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• Moyes heading for West Ham exit as Hammers eye Pellegrini

  12-05-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Moyes is '90 per cent certain' to depart the London Stadium ahead of next season. Moyes signed a deal until the end of the season, tasked with keeping the Hammers in the Premier League.
  
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• Exclusive interview: Burnley manager Sean Dyche reveals his secret

  12-05-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY ROB DRAPER: There is a new taboo around Burnley. Under no circumstances mention that they are quietly building themselves into an established Premier League club.
  
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• Premier League's Big Six push for bigger share of TV cash

  12-05-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPECIAL REPORT: The Premier League’s so-called ‘Big Six’ clubs have all smashed through the Premier League £1billion prize money barrier this season, underlining the stranglehold they have.
  
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• Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur insists England have 'issues'

  12-05-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is hoping to exploit English uncertainty over selection ahead of the two-Test series starting at Lord’s on May 24. Joe Root's side are desperate for a win.
  
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• Arsenal’s interest in Mikel Arteta grows but Max Allegri still in the frame

  12-05-2018 23:31
  Mikel Arteta was respected for his professionalism in his time as an Arsenal player.Mikel Arteta has emerged as an increasingly strong contender to replace Arsène Wenger as the Arsenal manager, with members of staff at the club expecting him to be offered the job.Arteta, the former Arsenal captain, is building a reputation as a coach at Manchester City but he continues to be much admired by the Emirates chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, who is heading the drive to find Wenger’s success
  
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• Wales attempt to poach five England hopefuls ahead of 2019 World Cup

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: England hopeful Joe Marchant is on a list of players being monitored by Wales ahead of the World Cup. The Harlequins centre is understood to have Welsh heritage.
  
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• Kyle Edmund is a top 20 player but could have made even more progress

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyle Edmund was heading to Rome on Saturday where he will enter the Italian Open as a top 20 player while knowing he could have made even more progress in the past week.
  
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• David Wagner wants talks on his Huddersfield future after party antics as he admits

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chinawhite nightclub, central London, after Huddersfield Town had secured their Premier League status with a 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Wednesday night.
  
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• Danny Cipriani eyes Sale reunion to keep alive World Cup dream

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Danny Cipriani has been offered to Sale in an attempt to keep alive his dream of making the World Cup. The talented fly-half is out of contract with Wasps and struggling for offers.
  
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• Ben Foakes could be handed Test debut in opening clash with Pakistan

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England are considering taking the gloves off Jonny Bairstow and handing an international debut to Surrey wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the opening Test of the summer against Pakistan.
  
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• Antonio Conte points to Emenalo exit as key factor in Chelsea’s tough season

  12-05-2018 23:30
  Michael Emenalo, left, and Antonio Conte at Chelsea’s training ground in September.Antonio Conte has pointed to the departure of Michael Emenalo as Chelsea’s technical director in the autumn as a key moment in a difficult campaign, as the Italian prepares for what could be his final league game in charge of the club.Emenalo, one of Roman Abramovich’s most trusted lieutenants, ended a 10-year association with Chelsea in early November despite the owner having personally attempte
  
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• Antonio Conte: Departure of Emenalo 'was a big loss' to Chelsea

  12-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Conte goes into what may be his final Premier League game as Chelsea manager on Sunday after criticising the club over their failure to replace technical director Michael Emenalo.
  
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• Real Madrid 6-0 Celta Vigo: Gareth Bale makes case to start Champions League final

  12-05-2018 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Bale has left it very late to make the starting line-up for this month’s Champions League final, but moving as fast as he is at the moment, he might just make it.
  
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• Wayne Rooney has already said goodbye to his Everton team-mates

  12-05-2018 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney has said farewell to staff and team-mates at Everton as he prepares to move to MLS side DC United in what will be a shock move away from the Premier League.
  
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• Eddie Jones puts heat on England in search for World Cup game changers

  12-05-2018 23:01
  Eddie Jones, seen here before the defeat in France, says rugby will only get faster and England must ‘change their behaviour’ in time for the 2018 World Cup.The heat is on Eddie Jones, after three successive defeats in the Six Nations ended his long honeymoon, and it will be turned on his England squad when they prepare for next month’s three-Test tour of South Africa with a machine humidifying the indoor training facility at their base in Bagshot.The head coach has next year&r
  
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• Coventry 1-1 Notts County: Controversial penalty snatches play-off draw for hosts

  12-05-2018 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE WHALLEY AT THE RICOH ARENA: McNulty struck from the spot with three minutes left after referee Gavin Ward ruled that Matt Tootle had bowled over Tom Bayliss inside the area
  
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• What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?

  12-05-2018 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Liverpool deny Chelsea the final Champions League place? And what chance is there of Swansea escaping relegation?
  
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• Faria can have perfect United send-off with the FA Cup and 26th trophy

  12-05-2018 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Rui Faria approaches the end of a 17-year spell with Jose Mourinho , Manchester United can provide him with the ultimate send-off as they look to take the pair's major trophy haul to 26.
  
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• Leo Percovich receives emotional reception at Middlesbrough

  12-05-2018 22:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moments before kick-off, former Middlesbrough goalkeeping coach Leo Percovich walked emotionally around the pitch with his son after his world was turned upside down late last year.
  
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• Madrid Open: Petra Kvitova digs deep to beat Kiki Bertens in three sets in final

  12-05-2018 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Petra Kvitova becomes the first woman to win three Madrid Open titles by beating Kiki Bertens in three sets in the final.
  
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• Arteta & Vieira among those in contention to replace Wenger

  12-05-2018 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta is one of a number of options being considered by Arsenal as their new manager.
  
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• Dortmund coach Peter Stoeger confirms departure

  12-05-2018 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dortmund coach Peter Stoeger confirmed his widely-expected departure following the 3-1 defeat at Hoffenheim on Saturday.
  
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• Manchester City targeting £110m double swoop for Jorginho and Mahrez

  12-05-2018 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite competition from Liverpool and Manchester United , City remain favourites to sign Jorginho from Napoli, though the Italians want £53million. City have also revived discussions over Mahrez.
  
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• Around the world with Jose: Faria has helped Mourinho to 25 trophies

  12-05-2018 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rui Faria has operated as Jose Mourinho's right-hand man for 17 years of loyal service but has decided it is time to part company with his close friend and compatriot. Here's their time together in pictures.
  
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• Mourinho's assistant Faria to leave Manchester United this summer

  12-05-2018 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 42-year-old, who was linked with the vacant manager's post at Arsenal, wants to spend more time with his family before testing himself as a head coach and leaves with Mourinho's blessing.
  
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• Real Madrid v Celta Vigo: Cristiano Ronaldo and co play final home match of La Liga season 

  12-05-2018 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday for their final La Liga home match of the 2017-18 campaign. place.Follow the action LIVE with Sportsmail.
  
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• Gareth Southgate will be playing Russian roulette if he picks Wilshere | Daniel Taylor

  12-05-2018 21:00
  Jack Wilshere will always have a devoted fan club but injuries have sabotaged his career and only Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s knee ligaments are keeping him in the World Cup pictureCan anyone remember those days when the common assumption about Gareth Southgate was that he was too gentlemanly, too afraid of upsetting people and, ultimately, too damn nice to succeed in an industry where all the people at the top occasionally have to use their elbows?That nonsense stopped being trotted out onc
  
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• Arsene Wenger receives warm welcome from fans at team hotel near Leeds

  12-05-2018 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wenger looked happy and relaxed as he prepared for his final game as Arsenal boss. The Frenchman, 68, posed for pictures and signed autographs for fans after arriving at the team hotel in Leeds.
  
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• Leinster secure record-equalling fourth European title

  12-05-2018 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Leinster beat Racing 92 in a nail-biting Champions Cup final to be crowned European champions for a record-equalling fourth time.
  
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• The 33 individual awards Mohamed Salah has won at Liverpool this season

  12-05-2018 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool's chances of ending the 2017-18 season with a piece of silverware are contingent on the Reds overcoming the European juggernaut that is Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
  
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• Sexton: European champions Leinster did it the hard way

  12-05-2018 20:41
  Leinster were playing catch-up in Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 until the last couple of minutes.
  
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• Beer-drenched Bayern Munich stars celebrate Bundesliga title

  12-05-2018 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Bavarian side wrapped up the title back on April 7 but celebrated in earnest as the curtain closed on another dominant season. Jerome Boateng, Manuel Neuer and Co soaked their team-mates.
  
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• Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa: Mile Jedinak's early header gives Steve Bruce's men advantage

  12-05-2018 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: This may have been Aston Villa’s first play-off match but at least they have a boss who knows how to negotiate post-season passage to the top flight.
  
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• Ireland impress in inaugural Test before Pakistan rally

  12-05-2018 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland restrict Pakistan to 268-6 at Malahide as they make an encouraging start to life in Test cricket.
  
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• Leinster 15-12 Racing 92: Irish side claim fourth Champions Cup title

  12-05-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY IN BILBAO: Captain Isa Nacewa kicked a penalty with two minutes remaining to hand Leinster a record-equalling fourth European title with a nervy 15-12 win over Racing 92 in Bilbao.
  
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• Woods surges into Sawgrass contention with third-round 65

  12-05-2018 20:13
  Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth both climbed into the top 10 at The Players Championship on Saturday with seven-under third rounds.
  
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• Ross County relegated from the Ladbrokes Premiership

  12-05-2018 20:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  County needed to better Partick Thistle's result at Dundee to avoid finishing bottom. Partick won 1-0 at Dundee as veteran striker Kris Doolan scored his 114th goal for the Jags on Saturday.
  
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• Players Championship: Tiger Woods & Jordan Spieth move into contention after third round 65s

  12-05-2018 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth move into contention at the Players Championship with rounds of 65 in the early stages of the third round.
  
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• Cricket: Rain and Pakistan rally dampen Ireland's Test bow

  12-05-2018 19:53
  On a mixed first day of Test cricket for Ireland, Boyd Rankin's impressive display with the ball was offset by a Pakistan rally.
  
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• Record-equalling fourth European Champions Cup win for last-gasp Leinster

  12-05-2018 19:51
  Just as they did in 2009, 2011 and 2012, Leinster tasted European Champions Cup glory as Racing 92's stern resistance proved in vain.
  
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