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• Ukraine get one-game stadium ban from UEFA for racism

  27-11-2015 22:04
  
  By Igor Nitsak KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine have been ordered to play their next home game in UEFA competition behind closed doors following racist behaviour, the use of laser pointers, illicit banners and chants at the Euro 2016 qualifier against Spain on Oct. 12. The Football Federation of Ukraine was also fined 97,000 euros (£68,317) in total for the use of laser devices, illicit banners, chants and blocking of stairways. The decision came two days after the UEFA Control, Ethics and Discipl
  
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• Scotland captain Andy Robertson is hailed as a shining light and inspiration as he prepares to win his 100th cap in North Macedonia

  02-10-2026 22:21 via dailymail.com
  
  John McGinn has paid tribute to Andy Robertson as the Scotland captain gets set to win his 100th cap in the Nations League clash with North Macedonia.
  
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• MUNSTER LOWDOWN: Province turns to iconic Keith Wood for CEO role as other senior figures come under huge pressure, while insiders reveal damaging rift with IRFU

  02-10-2026 22:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Flanagan stepped as CEO down after poor form on the field over an extended period was compounded by a series of off-pitch issues, headlined by the decision to sign Roger Randle last spring.
  
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• Revealed: Man City's claim that 'sham' sponsorship deals were funded by Abu Dhabi government was DENIED by Etihad to a US investigation in 2015

  02-10-2026 22:01 via dailymail.com
  
  City have been found guilty of the vast majority of their 115 charges, many of which allege City cooked the books to the tune of nearly £900million through money artificially pumped into the club.
  
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• Man United handed boost as £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba plays in behind-closed-doors friendly - with Michael Carrick sweating over injury setbacks during international break

  02-10-2026 21:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Fans have been anticipating his debut, and it appears that could come sooner rather than later after the 22-year-old featured against Swiss side Lausanne-Sport in a game held at Carrington.
  
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• NFL bans 49ers CEO Jed York and hands him huge fine as he speaks out for the first time in wake of 'inexcusable' prostitution sting shame

  02-10-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The married 46-year-old had already been keeping his distance from the team as it navigated a brutal few months, which also involved injury conspiracy theories and head coach Shanahan's car crash.
  
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• Awkward moment Graham Potter tries to make a joke about Man City's guilty verdict - but Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres can't hide his smirk

  02-10-2026 20:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The official verdict was released on Tuesday afternoon, which showed City had cooked the booksby nearly £900million through money artificially pumped into the club by their Abu Dhabi owner
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reveals England's Man City stars are WORRIED about their futures after bombshell guilty verdict - and admits it is a 'big subject' in the Three Lions camp

  02-10-2026 20:04 via dailymail.com
  
  While City stress their innocence and have appealed the decision, Tuchel admitted that Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson and Nico O'Reilly are naturally anxious.
  
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• Jordan Pickford reveals he has weekly THREE-HOUR Zoom calls with a mind coach as the England No 1 opens up on his future after watching understudy James Trafford get his chance

  02-10-2026 20:00 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN RIJEKA: It's not often that Pickford sits watching on - the Everton goalkeeper smiled as he reminded us of that fact - but he seemed to gain something from the games so far.
  
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• Popular PGA Tour star Tom Kim one round away from saving himself from almost TWO YEARS of military service ruining his career in its prime

  02-10-2026 19:23 via dailymail.com
  
  PGA Tour star Tom Kim is playing in the Asian Games in Japan with a massive personal prize up for grabs that could save him from a devastating career blow.
  
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• 100 NOT OUT: Scotland skipper Andy Robertson set to become centurion in Skopje... but feat will feel hollow without a win to celebrate

  02-10-2026 19:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Over the course of the past 15 years or so, Andy Robertson's career has demonstrated the value of commitment and hard work.
  
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• Patriots QB Drake Maye hits back at rumors of rift with Mike Vrabel as critics blame Dianna Russini scandal for struggles

  02-10-2026 18:47 via dailymail.com
  
  New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has responded strongly to suggestions his relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel has deteriorated.
  
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• Atlanta Falcons great Jeff Van Note dead at 80 as team 'mourns loss of true legend'

  02-10-2026 18:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Van Note, selected out of Kentucky in the 11th round of the 1969 NFL Draft, originally joined the Falcons as a linebacker before being moved to center by then-coach Norm Van Brocklin.
  
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• Defeat in Skopje was a blow George Burley never recovered from as Scotland manager... Sebastien Pocognoli CANNOT afford to suffer the same fate

  02-10-2026 18:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Botch it up in North Macedonia and Sebastien Pocognoli won't be in danger of losing his job. He won't be subjected to calls for his head. He won't be going anywhere.
  
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• Tony Romo QUITS CBS and reveals he is stepping away from the spotlight in emotional statement after OWI arrest

  02-10-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Cowboys quarterback was placed on leave by CBS Sports after the July 23 arrest in Milwaukee and was replaced by J.J. Watt as the network's lead color commentator.
  
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• Brydon Carse charged with bringing cricket into disrepute after arrest for being drunk and disorderly on night out with Ben Stokes in Derby

  02-10-2026 18:08 via dailymail.com
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH: The charge follows an investigation by the Cricket Regulator, with Carse's fate now in the hands of the Cricket Discipline Panel.
  
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• Inside Jamie and Rebekah Vardy's new life... at Burnley! Why family made abrupt return from Italy, why striker chose unfashionable new club and how he's taking on Gary Neville and Gary Lineker

  02-10-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Vardy, his wife Rebekah and their children moved back home almost immediately after his contract at Cremonese came to an end.
  
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• Trump makes bizarre claim about Dennis Rodman and women's sports as he brags about getting 'transgender insanity' out of schools

  02-10-2026 18:01 via dailymail.com
  
  NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman joined Donald Trump in Oklahoma where he discussed women's sports with Enes Kanter Freedom also in attendance amid his battle with the WNBA.
  
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• Atlanta Falcons great and six-time Pro Bowl center dead at 80 as team 'mourns loss of true legend'

  02-10-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Van Note, selected out of Kentucky in the 11th round of the 1969 NFL Draft, originally joined the Falcons as a linebacker before being moved to center by then-coach Norm Van Brocklin.
  
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• Young Lions left on the sidelines: England's U17s forced to use stars with little game time after glut of Premier League transfers

  02-10-2026 17:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Most teams in the national Under-18 league have competed in half a dozen matches already this term but a collection of the country's brightest talents have been left on the sidelines.
  
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• Olympics hockey hero Jack Hughes told to 'lighten up' after blunt response to reporter's joke in awkward mid-game interview

  02-10-2026 17:35 via dailymail.com
  
  During their conversation, Mleczko made an awkward joke that referenced a freak accident during a team dinner that left Hughes needing surgery on his finger last year.
  
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• How freakish QB Kamario Taylor became a college superstar destined for top pick in the NFL Draft... and why those closest to him insist he will NOT transfer despite $10M claims

  02-10-2026 16:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Kamario Taylor of Mississippi State has emerged as the breakout star of the college football season generating Heisman Trophy buzz and lofty NFL Draft projections
  
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• NFL fans call out Amazon Prime over 'damage control' interview with controversial QB Deshaun Watson.... as he opens up on public 'perception' after sexual assault allegations

  02-10-2026 16:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Amazon Prime has been criticized by fans for its 'puff piece' interview with Deshaun Watson that opted against digging into his controversial past off the field.
  
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• NFL announcer Al Michaels, 81, urged to retire as he commits 'cardinal sin' on air for second week in a row: 'Can't make that mistake

  02-10-2026 16:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Al Michaels is one of the most legendary announcers in NFL history but a repeated mistake on Thursday Night Football has left him facing calls to retire.
  
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• Unai Emery fears the 'damage' caused to football if clubs break rules as he becomes the first Premier League boss to comment on bombshell Man City guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 16:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Emery said: 'It is an issue that has been publicly known about for a long time. We all have our restrictions: we have to sell players to comply with Financial Fair Play.'
  
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• It could get even worse for Pep! Calls in Spain for Barcelona to be stripped of La Liga titles over payments to refs' chief... days after guilty verdict put his Man City legacy at risk

  02-10-2026 16:22 via dailymail.com
  
  MATT BARLOW: First, the bombshell of Manchester City's guilty verdict compounded by details of their brazen disregard for Premier League rules as they built him a team to dominate.
  
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• Bikini-clad Livvy Dunne celebrates 24th birthday with steamy photos with shirtless MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes

  02-10-2026 16:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The social media star posted a slew of pictures from her luxurious Bahamas vacation with her MLB pitcher boyfriend Paul Skenes on Thursday.
  
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• WHO IS YOUR CLUB'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? The Warrior of a thousand games, Annfield's midfield maestro, the Stair Park superstar with the cannonball shot and Spartans' greedy goal getter

  02-10-2026 16:05 via dailymail.com
  
  For a club so rarely acquainted with silverware, Stenhousemuir have had their share of greats.
  
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• WHO IS YOUR CLUB'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Mr Rangers, the darling of the Jail End, the double Cup hero of McDiarmid Park and the teenage captain who caught Fergie's eye

  02-10-2026 16:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The arguments created by choosing a lone Ranger as the club's greatest ever player could spark the proverbial fight in an empty hoose.
  
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• WHO IS YOUR CLUB'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Balmoor's goal machine, the deft genius of Palmerston, the original Hampden hero and the forward who had supporters dancing in the streets of Raith

  02-10-2026 16:03 via dailymail.com
  
  When Ally McCoist hailed Rory McAllister as 'a legend' in 2024, he was only confirming what Peterhead fans had already known for years.
  
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