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• PFA Civil War: Gordon Taylor tries to oust chairman Ben Purkiss in toughest challenge to authority

  15-11-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Gordon Taylor has ignited civil war at the Professional Footballers’ Association after trying to oust his own chairman in a bitter power struggle, Sportsmail has learned.
  
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• Rooney became 'embarrassed' at Manchester United

  15-11-2018 23:52
  As his Manchester United career neared its end, Wayne Rooney has revealed how he came to feel "embarrassed" at the club.
  
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• Wayne Rooney’s England farewell in pictures

  15-11-2018 23:48
  The former Manchester United striker came off the bench against the United States.
  
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• Japan determined not to get caught up in Eddie Jones' mind games

  15-11-2018 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Japan's players and coaches are determined not to rise to Eddie Jones' wind-up tactics after being told to 'go to the temple and pray.'
  
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• Roger Federer marches on at ATP Finals as battle over Davis Cup’s future goes on

  15-11-2018 23:46
  Roger Federer bounced back from an opening defeat to top his group in London, potentially avoiding Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
  
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• Ben Chilwell and Trent Alexander-Arnold will forge the England flanks for years to come

  15-11-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMES SHARPE AT WEMBLEY: Both are being given the freedom and confidence to express themselves and thrive. On current showing, they will forge the flanks for England for years to come.
  
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• Bayern Munich to take closer look at Aaron Ramsey during Wales friendly

  15-11-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich will take a close look at transfer target Aaron Ramsey in Cardiff on Friday night. Scouts from the German giant will be at the Cardiff City Stadium when Denmark play Wales.
  
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• Manchester United set to snub Gary Neville's Hotel Football

  15-11-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United are set to swerve Gary Neville's Hotel Football as their attempts to put an end to their transport shambles continue.
  
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• We have £50m but donate £100,000 to research into dementia: PFA man Purkiss at war with Taylor 

  15-11-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON EXCLUSIVE: Ben Purkiss is in a war zone but the vision remains clear. He wants the PFA to be an organisation that meets the needs of the modern footballer.
  
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• VAR's introduction is long overdue in the Premier League

  15-11-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG: We have had Video Assistant Referees in Saudi Arabia this season. The biggest impact has been that fewer players are diving.
  
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• Secret Scout: Harry Wilson is a big talent with a rare gift for free-kicks

  15-11-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SECRET SCOUT: This Welsh youngster has been part of a successful early season for Derby under Frank Lampard’s tutelage. An attacking wide player, he lined up on the right in a game I watched.
  
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• Premier League's £5m payment to Richard Scudamore was an act of greed, fear and self-interest

  15-11-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  COMMENT BY IAN LAYDMAN: Football at the very top end is a greedy business. It is not the people's game. When your local Premier League club tells you that it cares about you then it may be true.
  
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• Sauber to give another test drive to female driver Tatiana Calderon

  15-11-2018 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sauber will give Colombian Tatiana Calderon her second Formula One test outing in a 2013 car at Ferrari's Fiorano circuit this weekend, the Swiss-based team said on Thursday.
  
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• Rooney: It was probably for the best that I didn't score!

  15-11-2018 23:29
  Gareth Southgate and his coaching staff can deliver major honours for England, says record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
  
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• Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson in style to book spot in semi-final of ATP Finals

  15-11-2018 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2 ARENA: Federer defeated the South African 6-4 6-3 in 76 minutes but once he had taken the first set it was already enough to mathematically edge outThiem and Nishikori.
  
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• Wales head coach had to check Jonah Holmes' heritage before call-up

  15-11-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Welshman no one knew was Welsh will make his Test debut this Saturday. Jonah Holmes, the 26-year-old Leicester Tigers full-back, has been fished out of England.
  
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• No fairytale Rooney goal, but England still blow away the USA

  15-11-2018 22:54
  Wayne Rooney completed his England swansong but it was the Three Lions' young guns who did their best to steal the show.
  
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• Ireland united in animosity and mediocrity as Republic and the North stumble their way to scrappy draw

  15-11-2018 22:53
  For all their differences and political divisions, there is one thing that unites Ireland - two poor football teams stumbling their way through to the end of a terrible year
  
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• Croatia stun Spain to blow Nations League group wide open

  15-11-2018 22:50
  Croatia remain in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages of the Nations League after a remarkable clash against Spain.
  
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• Croatia vs Spain LIVE: Zlatko Dalic’s side take on Sergio Ramos and Co in Zagreb

  15-11-2018 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England can take up the driving seat in their UEFA Nations League Group if Croatia manage to come away with a positive result against Spain on Thursday evening.
  
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• Wayne Rooney receives a plaque and huge ovation at Wembley

  15-11-2018 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney was given a guard of honour as he walked out onto the Wembley pitch ahead of England's friendly against USA.
  
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• Championship clubs rebel against a £590m TV deal with Sky as fears grows over second-tier breakaway

  15-11-2018 21:49
  Championship clubs rebelling against a £590 million TV deal with Sky believe they have sufficient numbers to force the EFL to shred the contract
  
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• Kylian Mbappe keeps his eyes on the prize as world champions France prepare for Nations League clash

  15-11-2018 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann looked focus in training ahead of the clash with Ronald Koeman's resurgent side.
  
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• Premier League rejects FA's post-Brexit proposal to increase quotas of homegrown players

  15-11-2018 21:40
  The Premier League has rejected the Football Association’s proposal of increased quotas of homegrown players under Brexit which was presented to them personally
  
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• Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel not 'convinced' about VAR

  15-11-2018 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kasper Schmeichel is yet to be convinced VAR is good for football despite Premier League chiefs ratifying use of the system in the top-flight from next season.
  
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• Neymar hopes to act as a mentor to fellow Brazilian Richarlison

  15-11-2018 21:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brazil captain Neymar believes he can act as a mentor to Everton forward Richarlison both on and off the pitch as a friend and a colleague.
  
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• Italy U21 1-2 England U21: Solanke's brace sinks European Championship hosts

  15-11-2018 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Solanke bagged the winner as the Young Lions recorded an impressive victory on Thursday night. But the Liverpool striker was fortunate to be on the pitch following a rash tackle on Arturo Calabresi.
  
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• World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to wide range of reforms

  15-11-2018 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The World Anti-Doping Agency has responded to fierce criticism of its response to the Russian doping scandal by agreeing to a wide range of reforms that should make it more independent.
  
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• All Blacks head coach praises Joe Schmidt for Ireland performances

  15-11-2018 19:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Hansen has hailed Joe Schmidt for shifting Ireland's 'thought process' in dragging the Grand Slam champions to second in the world rankings.
  
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• Franck Ribery apologises to reporter for 'pushing' and 'slapping' him after Dortmund loss

  15-11-2018 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eyewitness reports claimed the 35-year-old pushed and slapped his compatriot and now Ribery has made a public apology after setting up a meeting with Guillou.
  
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• Paulo Dybala insists he's 'not thinking about transfer market' amid Manchester United rumours

  15-11-2018 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Argentine forward emphatically quashed suggestions he could angle for a move away from Italian champions Juventus in any upcoming transfer window as he eyes more major titles.
  
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• Michael Obafemi is '100 per cent committed' to Republic of Ireland

  15-11-2018 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton striker Michael Obafemi has ended the speculation over his international future by revealing he is '100 per cent committed' to Republic of Ireland.
  
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• Slavisa Jokanovic believes he could have changed Fulham's fortunes despite one win in 12

  15-11-2018 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At the same time as announcing Jokanovic's departure, the west London club also confirmed the appointment of Italian Ranieri on a 'multi-year' contract.
  
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• Roma donate €150,000 to family of Liverpool fan Sean Cox

  15-11-2018 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roma have donated €150,000 (£133,000) to the family of injured Liverpool fan Sean Cox. Cox was attacked by Roma supporters before the Champions League semi-final first leg in April.
  
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• Roma donate €150,000 to injured Liverpool fan Sean Cox

  15-11-2018 18:57
  James Pallotta, president of Roma, and the club have made a substantial donation to injured Liverpool Sean Cox.
  
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• England vs USA LIVE score and updates - Wayne Rooney to make final Three Lions appearance

  15-11-2018 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England take on the United States at Wembley as Wayne Rooney prepares to say farewell to international football. Follow all the action from Wembley with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS.
  
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• Southampton poke fun at Austin's rant over VAR after Premier League announce it is to be introduced

  15-11-2018 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following Thursday's news that the Premier League will introduce VAR from 2019-20, the club showed their sense of humour in an Instagram post which features Charlie Austin clapping.
  
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• Cricket: Root reprimanded on frustrating day in Pallekele

  15-11-2018 18:25
  Sri Lanka have a 46-run lead against England after two days of the second Test in Pallekele, where Joe Root's dissent landed him in trouble.
  
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• The Week Unwrapped podcast: Vegan meat, money diaries and violence in sport

  15-11-2018 18:20
  The Week UnwrappedFri 16 Nov, AT 07:21The Week Unwrapped: Vegan meat and violence in sport
  Do 'bleeding' plant-based burgers signal the start of the vegan revolution? And is a bit of pushing and shoving in Formula 1 ever ok?
  
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• Vinicius posts throwback picture as Flamengo celebrate 123rd birthday

  15-11-2018 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old began his money-spinning career at the club and on Thursday he posted a picture which showed him wearing a Flamengo shirt as a baby. 'Thanks for everything,' he wrote.
  
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• Kei Nishikori has no excuses after bowing out of ATP Finals with a whimper

  15-11-2018 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Japanese world No 9 looked poised to end the season on a high after taking the scalp of six-time winner Federer in their opening round-robin match at London's 02 Arena.
  
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• Professional Bull Riders: America’s fast-growing extreme sport

  15-11-2018 17:42
  Extreme sportsFri 16 Nov, AT 10:07Professional Bull Riders: America’s extreme sport
  As PBR celebrates its 25th anniversary, we look at the organisation’s history, riders, rules and bulls
  
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• Matuidi: Mbappe has the mentality to match Ronaldo, Messi and Zlatan

  15-11-2018 17:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus midfielder Matuidi has played alongside both Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic and he is confident Mbappe can join them in becoming among the best players in a generation.
  
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• VAR to be introduced in the Premier League for start of 2019-20 season

  15-11-2018 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Video assistant referees will be used in the Premier League next season after being voted in by clubs at a meeting on Thursday. England's top-flight chose not to introduce VAR this term despite its success.
  
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• Revealed: Eye-watering cost of signing Alexis Sanchez laid bare as Man Utd wage bill jumps more than 10 per cent

  15-11-2018 17:33
  The eye-watering cost of Manchester United’s move for Alexis Sanchez was underlined on Thursday as Ed Woodward broke his silence for the first time this season.
  
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• South Africa urged to 'grab the big moments' against Scotland 

  15-11-2018 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rassie Erasmus says South Africa must be ready to grasp their opportunities against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday after their recent win against France.
  
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• Premier League confirms £5m package for departing chief Scudamore

  15-11-2018 17:21
  The Premier League has confirmed outgoing chief executive Richard Scudamore will receive a £5million payment on his departure.
  
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