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Burnley fans ’embarrassed’ by plane banner raise money for black community

Burnley fans have created a fundraiser for a charity which supports the black community in response to the “white lives matter” banner which flew over the club’s game on Monday night.

Hillsborough police chief Duckenfield cleared over deaths of 95 Liverpool fans

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has been cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.

Nicky Butt in court on wife assault charge

Former Manchester United midielder Nicky Butt has appeared in court charged with assaulting his estranged wife.

Brexit may be hampering Macclesfield’s attempts to clear debt, judge hears

Macclesfield bosses have suggested Brexit is hampering their ability to clear club debts.

Liverpool’s Klopp wary of ‘stubborn’ Napoli side ahead of Champions League encounter

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is wary of a Napoli side he describes as “stubborn in a very positive way” as the Reds begin the defence of their Champions League crown at the Stadio San Paolo.

Ex-club secretary fined for safety breach over Hillsborough disaster

The former secretary of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has been fined £6,500 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs for a health and safety offence related to turnstile arrangements on the day of the Hillsborough disaster.

Chelsea footballer given 20-month road ban over drink-driving

Chelsea footballer Danny Drinkwater has been banned from the roads after ploughing his £125,000 Range Rover through a wall while twice the legal drink-drive limit.

Manchester United academy coach Nicky Butt bailed over alleged assault

Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman.

Manchester United academy coach Nicky Butt bailed over alleged assault

Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman.

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater charged with drink-driving

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink-driving after a car crash.

Police probe burglary at Sadio Mane’s house during Champions League game

Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Liverpool forward Sadio Mane while he was on Champions League duty for his team.

Wayne Rooney’s intoxication arrest ‘due to sleeping tablet disorientation’

Wayne Rooney has said his public intoxication arrest came when he was left “disorientated” by prescribed sleeping tablets he took on a flight while drinking.

Wayne Rooney’s intoxication arrest ‘due to sleeping tablet disorientation’

Wayne Rooney has said his public intoxication arrest came when he was left “disorientated” by prescribed sleeping tablets he took on a flight while drinking.

Wayne Rooney arrested in US for public intoxication, police say

Wayne Rooney was arrested in the US accused of public intoxication, police have said.

Football star Kompany donating testimonial money to rough-sleeping fund

Premier League football star Vincent Kompany will donate proceeds from his testimonial season to tackle rough sleeping in Manchester.

Police probe as football star Salah filmed ‘using phone while driving’

Footage apparently showing Liverpool footballer Mo Salah using his mobile phone while driving has been referred to police by his club.

Sergio Aguero’s landmark goals for Manchester City

Sergio Aguero has become the first player to score 200 goals for Manchester City, extending his own club record with the opening goal in the 2018 Community Shield against Chelsea.