Hundreds of readers have got in touch not just to back Mail Sport's new campaign to rid football of the abuse towards referees, but also to share their own experiences in the game. 

The Racecourse Association (RCA) have urged all their members to intensify security after an unprecedented threat to trainers. Essex Police have launched an investigation.

Mail Sport understands one of Gareth Southgate side's two pre-tournament matches will be held away from Wembley, with Newcastle emerging as in line to hold one of the games.

MATT BARLOW: Seventh-tier minnows Horsham are back in the FA Cup after Barnsley's disqualification for fielding an ineligible player in their first-round replay.

LEWIS STEELE: Harvey Elliott might have a couple of harsh critics with Jurgen Klopp and Lee Carsley - but the Reds midfielder says the biggest nitpicker is his father.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND KIERAN GILL: The FA are throwing their weight behind Mail Sport's campaign to rid the game of the horrific treatment meted out to referees

HENRY CLARK: Tottenham held a meeting this week to discuss defenders they could potentially sign in January due to the injury to Micky van de Ven and Eric Dier 's contract situation.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: As Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford before their derby against City, Steve Coppell was watching Brighton .

CHRIS WHEELER: Shaw played in the opening two games of the season against Wolves and Tottenham , but has been out of action since mid-August after suffering a serious thigh muscle injury.

Australia fight back to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 and clinch their spot in the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga.

Newcastle monitor Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Fulham lead the race to sign Andre, Man Utd prepare for another clearout, plus more.

Jake Daniels, the UK's only openly gay active male professional footballer, speaks about his mental health, Jordan Henderson and the 18 months since coming out.

Manchester United's legendary former boss Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to sell his luxurious £3.5million mansion after his wife passed away.

Manchester United may face suspension from the Champions League once Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent purchase is confirmed, according to reports.

The Wembley Stadium arch will no longer be lit to show solidarity with countries after terror attacks or natural disasters after criticism for not illuminating the landmark in the colours of the Israeli flag after the Hamas atrocities.

Barcelona survived a scare in the Women’s Champions League as the holders battled back from a goal down to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 thanks to quickfire strikes from Salma Paralluelo.Barça were heavy favourites to follow up the 5-0 thrashing against Benfica in their opening match against the German side. But Eintracht had also picked up a victory in …

Barcelona come from behind to beat Eintracht Frankfurt and maintain their perfect start in the Champions League.

Isaac Adongo publicly apologised to the Manchester United and England defender in parliament, 11 months on

Peter O'Mahony steps down as Munster captain after 10 years in the role, saying it has been a "dream come true" to skipper his province.