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‘Cristiano Ronaldo: a marvel of the sporting age who turns 32 in two months’ time but remains an acme of preening, twelve-packed athletic perfection.’ Photograph: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images
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Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy, right, is shown the red card by Craig Pawson during last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Stoke. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA
Leicester’s Loss of Vardy Highlights Inflexibility of FA’s Appeals Procedure
Gary Lineker is right. There seems no point even appealing against a red card any more because unless you have evidence to prove mistaken identity or something similar the Football Association’s independent regulatory commission is simply going to back the referee’s...Caption:
Ronald Koeman, left, congratulates Romelu Lukaku on scoring against Crystal PalacePaul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Ronald Koeman Pokes Hornets’ Nest at Everton with Uncomfortable Truths
Welcome back to club football, the sort that does not have to apologise for forcing viewers to wait an extra day for I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!. Events have been unfolding during the international break and it transpires that some Everton supporters think...Caption:
Football Soccer Britain – Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur – EFL Cup Fourth Round – Anfield – 16/17 – 25/10/16
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp
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European Absence Gives Liverpool Chance to End Long Wait for League Title
Arsène Wenger must be a genius if he can come up with a points total that will be necessary to win the title. Between 82 and 86 points, since you ask. Either that or he was having a little joke, which has been known to happen. “He must have more experience of the...Caption:
Diambars academy taught us to have a lot of respect but it also gave you a joie de vivre for the game,’ says Everton’s £7.1m signing Idrissa Gueye. Photograph: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images