Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top
Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker.
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The one Arsenal flaw that could become a problem in special season
Gunners continue to rack up wins across all competitions, though Mikel Arteta has one familiar issue that persists
US star dealt major blow to hopes of reaching sixth Winter Olympics after sabotage claim dismissed
15 former college basketball players among 20 charged in point-shaving scheme
In a dreary season for Wolves, Mateus Mané has offered hope for the future
The teenager was at non-league Rochdale two years ago. Now he is the star attraction for a Premier League clubBy WhoScoredWolves were not supposed to find hope this season, certainly not from an 18-year-old who was at a non-league club two years ago. But on what many expected to be another drab afternoon for Wolves, with relegation seemingly inevitable after …
Ivan Toney sparks brawl as he goads goalkeeper with mocking celebration in Saudi Arabia - after coolly winning game with 104TH-MINUTE penalty
Ivan Toney infuriated his opponents with a mocking celebration after coolly converting a last-gasp penalty during Al-Ahli's 2-1 win over Al-Taawoun on Wednesday night.
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'He doesn't know what the hell he's on about!': Expert lip-reader reveals what Declan Rice said to Arsenal coach 'AirPod Albert' in hidden tunnel row - and how Gabriel tried to step in
The midfielder clashed with Albert Stuivenberg, known as 'AirPod Albert', and claimed he 'doesn't know what the hell he's on about' in an expletive-laden rant at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea stars summoned for meeting where they're told 'wash your hands!' amid squad virus outbreak that's left new boss Liam Rosenior struggling
It was in a Thursday morning meeting when they spoke to their squad on the hygiene basics after Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens missed Wednesday's Carabao Cup defeat by Arsenal.
Australian Open: Men's and women's draw
The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament for the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Skeleton chiefs cleared in Olympic qualifying row
Canada are cleared of manipulating Winter Olympics qualification but "reminded" they should "act within the spirit" of the sport's code of ethics.
'Ultimate honour' - King named Ireland captain
Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women's Six Nations is the "ultimate honour" after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off.
Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
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Paqueta could move but be loaned back to West Ham
Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.
England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.
Managers' authority is being eroded - Southgate
Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".
Tottenham announce new arrival to Thomas Frank backroom staff as former Liverpool coach joins
Dutchman served as Arne Slot’s assistant last season before taking up head coach role at Ajax in the summer
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