The holy month of Ramadan saw several elite footballers fasting and yet contributing vastly on the pitch. Undeterred faith seems to have played a significant role in that.
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Football, Covid, and Quiet: How Much of It Do We Really Need?
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Football fiction: Old Leather
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Football Statues XI: Because symbolism is never out of fashion
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Scott McTominay signs new five-year contract with Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has signed a new and improved deal until 2025, with the option of a further a year.
Banner stunt will be catalyst for more BLM conversations, says PFA’s Iffy Onuora
Professional Footballers’ Association equalities officer Iffy Onuora hopes the offensive banner flown over the Etihad Stadium on Monday night will act as a catalyst for further conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Football rumours from the media Jun 23, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Burnley captain Ben Mee says players ‘condemn’ plane stunt
Burnley spoke of their sadness and shame after the flying of an offensive banner during their 5-0 thrashing at Manchester City.
Northampton boss Keith Curle wants to prove he can win promotion
Northampton manager Keith Curle saw his side book their place in the League Two play-off final at Wembley with a 3-0 victory at Cheltenham and then admitted that he needed promotion for his own CV.
Burnley players ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ by plane stunt, says captain Ben Mee
Burnley captain Ben Mee admitted he was ashamed after an offensive banner was flown over the Etihad Stadium during the team’s 5-0 thrashing by Manchester City on Monday evening.
Serie A leaders Juventus back in the swing as Bologna brushed aside
Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala were on target as league leaders Juventus resumed their pursuit of the Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Bologna.
Brendan Rodgers calls on his squad to write their own piece of Leicester history
Brendan Rodgers has told his players to write their own slice of Leicester history.
Dean Smith calls for more protection for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish
Dean Smith wants more protection for Jack Grealish after the Aston Villa skipper set a new Premier League record.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho lauds Harry Kane over handling of comeback from injury
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane should be renamed ‘Hero Kane’.
Callum Morton brace caps stunning Northampton fightback to reach play-off final
Northampton overcame a two-goal first-leg deficit to claim their place in the League Two play-off final following a 3-0 win at Cheltenham.
Burnley thrashed by Manchester City after condemning ‘offensive’ fly-past
Burnley were embarrassed on and off the pitch as an offensive banner was flown above the Etihad Stadium in the early stages of a 5-0 trouncing by Manchester City.
Burnley condemn those responsible for ‘White lives matter’ fly-past at Man City
Burnley have forcefully condemned a ‘White Lives Matter’ stunt carried out during the team’s game at Manchester City, describing the fly-past of a banner bearing the slogan as “offensive” and at odds with the club’s values.
Matt Ritchie talks a good game as Newcastle push for safety
Matt Ritchie has vowed to carry on ranting even if his Newcastle team-mates keep telling him to shut up.