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• Conor Hourihane's perfect free-kick secures Ireland much-needed win against Georgia

  26-03-2019 23:57
  First came the tennis balls, hurled on to the pitch, then came the football curled into the net. A display of quiet contempt followed by a roar of celebration. There have not been many stranger moments in Irish football, but it could prove to be a pivotal one in their hopes for rejuvenation.
  
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• Stars of English game react after racist taunting mars victory in Montenegro

  26-03-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former stars of the English game have given forthright views on the racism issues within football following the taunts that marred England's 5-1 win over Montenegro.
  
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• Raheem Sterling is a voice for change... but never intended to be

  26-03-2019 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was never Raheem Sterling’s intention to lead football’s crusade against racism. ‘I didn’t mean to be a leader because I don’t think I am leader in this movement,’ said the Manchester City forward.
  
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• Euro 2020 qualifying: What we've learned from first rounds of matches

  26-03-2019 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The Nations League seems a long time ago, the minnows might be getting better and tips for facing a Sergio Ramos penalty - things we learned from international week.
  
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• UEFA's decade of pitiful punishments as Montenegro charged on racism

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  UEFA charged Montenegro with racist behaviour after England players endured abuse in the Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday. But they don't have history of dishing out strong punishment.
  
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• Two tribes: How Liverpool and Everton became unbeatable in the 80s

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new film, Two Tribes , premieres this week, telling the tale of Liverpool in the 1980s. Peter Reid and Mark Lawrenson recall how the decade unfolded.
  
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• Ireland fans throw tennis balls on pitch in protest against John Delaney during Georgia win

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Irish fans disrupted a Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia on Tuesday by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at chief executive John Delaney's continued role in the FAI.
  
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• Gareth Southgate keeps on changing England for the better after testing night in Montenegro

  26-03-2019 23:30
  The young man from the Montenegrin FA offered his assessment of the game as he led the media around the pitch for the post-match press conference following England’s 5-1 victory in Podgorica. “Ah, England – tiki-taka,” he said in admiration.
  
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• England stars' loved ones heard monkey chants and N-word in Montenegro

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England players’ families and friends were left appalled by the level of racist chanting in Montenegro on Monday night.
  
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• England manager Gareth Southgate in emotional mood

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN PODGORICA: It was not until Gareth Southgate boarded the FA's private charter back to Birmingham that he even had a proper chance to speak to his players.
  
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• Declan Rice relieved he wasn't booed on England international debut following IRA tweet

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN PODGORICA: The West Ham midfielder came on as a second-half substitute in last Friday’s 5-0 win before Gareth Southgate handed him his first start on Monday.
  
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• Chelsea offer counselling to Callum Hudson-Odoi after two incidents of racial abuse

  26-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea will offer Callum Hudson-Odoi counselling after two weeks in which the England teenager has been subjected to racial abuse while representing both his club and country.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, March 27

  26-03-2019 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Lingfield, Market Rasen, Kempton and Southwell.
  
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• Czech Republic 1-3 Brazil: Firmino and Jesus score in comeback victory

  26-03-2019 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Premier League duo Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus score the goals as Brazil come from behind to beat the Czech Republic in a friendly in Prague.
  
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• England risk missing out on best coaches with RFU set to snub Warren Gatland as Eddie Jones successor

  26-03-2019 23:05
  England will risk missing out on a number of leading candidates available this year to succeed Eddie Jones as a decision on his successor will not be made until after the Rugby World Cup, the Rugby Football Union’s interim chief executive Nigel Melville has said.
  
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• Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia, RESULT: Plus latest Euro 2020 scores and updates

  26-03-2019 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland made it back-to-back Euro 2020 qualifying wins after Conor Hourihane's first-half free-kick proved enough to see off Georgia at the Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Czech Republic 1-3 Brazil: Gabriel Jesus hits a brace as Brazil return to winning ways

  26-03-2019 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CZECH REPUBLIC 1-3 BRAZIL: Substitute Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Brazil came from behind to beat Czech Republic 3-1 in a friendly.
  
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• Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Hourihane scores superb free-kick

  26-03-2019 22:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: It took a tennis-ball protest to serve as inspiration, but Conor Hourihane hit the ace to give Ireland a long overdue home victory.
  
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• Euro 2020 qualifiers: Hourihane's first international goal serves up Republic win

  26-03-2019 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Conor Hourihane's superb first-half free-kick earns the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win over Georgia in the Euro 2020 qualifier.
  
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• Italy 6-0 Liechtenstein: Quagliarella becomes Azzurri's oldest goalscorer by netting from the spot

  26-03-2019 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella scored twice from the penalty spot after early strikes by Stefano Sensi and Marco Verratti as Italy made it two wins out of two in qualifying for Euro 2020.
  
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• England U21s 1-2 Germany U21s: Young Lions downed by injury time strike from Felix Uduokhai

  26-03-2019 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: England’s Under-21s suffered their first defeat in 20 games ahead of this summer’s European Championship.
  
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• Malta 0-2 Spain: Alvaro Morata bags a brace as visitors claim comfortable win

  26-03-2019 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Morata scored his first international goals since November 2017 as Spain beat Malta. The Chelsea loanee scored in both halves as Spain made light work of Malta in Group F.
  
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• The secrets behind Mauricio Pochettino's success

  26-03-2019 22:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He has transformed Tottenham into a genuine Premier League superpower. To understand how, ROB DRAPER gives an exclusive insight into the man, and manager.
  
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• Morocco 0-1 Argentina: Angel Correa strikes late in win

  26-03-2019 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina claimed a late victory over Morocco in Saudi Arabia thanks to a well-taken goal from Atletico Madrid midfielder Angel Correa. Correa struck seven minutes from time.
  
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• Team GB cyclist Hannah Dines reveals she needed vulva surgery after years of saddle trauma

  26-03-2019 22:07
  A female cyclist is calling for more research into women-friendly saddles after undergoing surgery for long-term trauma on her vulva.Hannah Dines, a paralympian who competed at the 2016 Games, suffered with swelling on her vulva for five years before she was able to seek medical help, eventually leading her to get surgery from a cancer specialist.
  
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• Galatasaray youngster draws praise for intentionally missing penalty after being wrongly awarded it

  26-03-2019 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Galatasaray's Under-14 captain has been praised for his unique act of sportsmanship after being wrongly awarded a penalty during his team's clash with Istanbulspor.
  
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• Joe Gomez returns to training as Liverpool stars are put through their paces 

  26-03-2019 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have been given a boost on the fitness front with defender Joe Gomez having returned to training.England international Gomez hasn't played since December 5 after suffering a fractured leg.
  
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• Former Liverpool and Man City star Craig Bellamy convicted of drink-driving

  26-03-2019 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Wales international footballer, was disqualified from driving for 18 months after pleading guilty to one charge at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
  
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• Van Gaal insists Manchester United haven't changed their style under Solskjaer

  26-03-2019 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Van Gaal, who was in the Old Trafford hotseat for two years, acknowledged that Solskjaer has been successful but conceded his style of play is no different to Jose Mourinho's.
  
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• Jos Buttler 'Mankad' dismissal: Law is 'essential' says MCC

  26-03-2019 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The law about running out a batsman at the non-striker's end is "essential" to the game, says the MCC.
  
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• Conor McGregor reportedly under investigation for sexual assault

  26-03-2019 21:06
  Hours after Conor McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, the New York Times has reported that he is under investigation over allegations of sexual assault.
  
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• Louis van Gaal insists Angel Di Maria failed to cope with life in Premier League after £60m move 

  26-03-2019 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Louis van Gaal has hit back at criticism from Angel Di Maria over the manager's handling of him whilethe pair were at Manchester United.
  
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• 'I cannot make any mistakes': Amir Khan knows he has to bring his 'A-game' to beat Terence Crawford

  26-03-2019 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old turned down terms to finally meet British rival Kell Brook and instead will head to New York to face what will be a formidable challenge against one of the world's finest fighters.
  
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• Eight degrees and windy in Durham: the cricket season is here

  26-03-2019 20:33
  With so much international cricket to fit in this summer there is barely room for the county season, which is why Durham were playing on 26 March, the earliest ever startWith 20 minutes to go before the start of the English cricket summer a total of eight spectators are scattered around the prim, pretty stands of the Emirates Riverside stadium. Related: Alastair Cook makes it a knight’s tale with supreme century for EssexContinue reading...
  
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• Che Adams, Teemu Pukki and Billy Sharp nominated for Championship Player of the Year Award

  26-03-2019 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Che Adams, Teemu Pukki and Billy Sharp have been named as the three players who will contest for the award while a number of other EFL awards and shortlists have been revealed.
  
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• Louis van Gaal says Ed Woodward undermined his authority at Manchester United

  26-03-2019 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Louis van Gaal has accused Ed Woodward of undermining his authority by lining upJose Mourinho to replace him while he was manager of Manchester United.
  
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• British No 1 Kyle Edmund reacts angrily to rowdy fan during Miami Open defeat by John Isner

  26-03-2019 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyle Edmund's hopes of springing an upset at the Miami Open came to an unhappy end when was left fuming by a rowdy spectator as his match against John Isner reached its climax.
  
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• James McClean hits out at Declan Rice over England switch

  26-03-2019 20:10
  McClean played for Northern Ireland at Under-21 level.
  
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• Republic of Ireland vs Georgia, LIVE: Plus latest Euro 2020 scores and updates

  26-03-2019 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland will be looking to build on a winning start in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign when they host Georgia at the Aviva Stadium. Follow all the action across Europe as it happens.
  
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• RFU inform rival nations they will not sign up to rugby Nations League

  26-03-2019 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The RFU have informed rival unions in the southern hemisphere that they will not sign up for the proposed Nations League - meaning World Rugby's proposal is doomed.
  
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• Gordon Taylor's reign at PFA appears to be drawing to a close

  26-03-2019 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: As Sportsmail revealed last November, the players’ union had to postpone their AGM amid a political crisis sparked by a power struggle between Taylor and chairman Ben Purkiss.
  
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• Montenegro v England: Tackling racism in society must come first, warns Barnes

  26-03-2019 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Banning Montenegro or calling for players to walk off the pitch when they hear racist abuse is not the answer to football's problems, says John Barnes.
  
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• Miami Open: Kyle Edmund distracted by crowd in loss to John Isner

  26-03-2019 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  British number one Kyle Edmund reacts angrily to noise from the crowd during his Miami Open defeat by John Isner.
  
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• Drunk, drugged up and under 25, there's a new breed of hooligan following England

  26-03-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT IN PODGORICA: The England fans gathering are initially oblivious to the clusters of men surveying them from a distance, though the threat becomes evident soon enough.
  
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• Bournemouth fans have paid the most to see their team lose away

  26-03-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth may find themselves nestled comfortably in mid-table but their wretched away form has come at quite the cost for their supporters.
  
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• Alastair Cook: Ex-England captain scores century in first innings since Test retirement

  26-03-2019 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-England captain Alastair Cook scores a century for Essex in his first innings since retiring from Test cricket.
  
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• Rebagliati’s free the weed campaign aims to show Wada ban is all to pot | Andy Bull

  26-03-2019 18:59
  Moral and medical arguments for banning cannabis use in sport have fallen away and former Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati wants the authorities to take noteIn the years after he gave up snowboarding, Ross Rebagliati tried selling real estate, running a ski school, working as the director of sport at a winter resort and standing as the Liberal Party candidate for Okanagan-Coquihalla, until, in 2013, he finally decided to get in to the marijuana business. Which made sense, because Rebagliati g
  
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• Volta a Catalunya: Chris Froome falls as Michael Matthews wins second stage

  26-03-2019 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Britain's Chris Froome suffers a nasty fall as Michael Matthews wins the second stage of the Volta a Catalunya.
  
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• Rebecca Kenna quits snooker league over 'men only' rule

  26-03-2019 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Rebecca Kenna says she was stopped from playing in two fixtures due to clubs operating a "men only" policy.
  
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• Manchester City stars including Vincent Kompany put through their paces ahead of Fulham clash

  26-03-2019 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City continued their preparations for Saturday's clash away to Fulham with a training session on Tuesday.
  
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