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Climate crisis: How can football make a difference?

In partnership with Media City

Ahead of COP26, we look at the relationship between football and the climate crisis, asking the question, is the sport doing enough to help the cause?

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English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

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Football: Summer transfer window ends with another shock deal

This transfer window saw some eye-watering deals such as Jack Grealish signing with Manchester City for €117 million

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Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape

The French left-back has been suspended by Manchester City “pending an investigation”.

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Eight men arrested in UK for racist abuse aimed at top football player

The probe was launched after the April 11 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur during which one of the players from the London side was targeted with "a series of highly offensive and racist remarks," police said.

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Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham manager days before cup final

Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham manager days before cup final

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Football and concussion: FA pressured to give clear rules

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should have a clear protocol for when there is a clash of heads or concussion.

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Premier League postpones first fixture due to COVID-19 since March

The Premier League has postponed Friday's fixture between Newcastle United and Aston Villa after several Newcastle players and coaches tested positive for coronavirus.

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PETA v Mesut Ozil: The battle for Arsenal's Gunnersaurus

An unexpected offer has come out of the internet's favourite story this week.

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Two more Premier League stars catch COVID-19 as new season approaches

Manchester City have confirmed Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte were “observing a period of self-isolation” after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Why did Premier League scrap huge broadcasting deal with Chinese TV?

Did the political climate between the UK and China play a part?

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Liverpool crowned Premier League champions

Liverpool have won their first title in 30 years.

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Premier League's return is major milestone, says UK minister

Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said that although elite football can resume behind closed doors, the situation for the performing arts is "extremely challenging".

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English Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

Stadium capacity will be limited, and no spitting will be allowed on the pitch.

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English Premier League will resume on June 17 after 100-day absence

Matches have been suspended since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Project Restart: How the Premier League aims to resume football season

On Monday, club shareholders voted unanimously to return to small group training on Tuesday, in a first step towards resuming competition.

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COVID-19: Will Europe's football seasons restart as lockdowns ease up?

The Bundesliga is set to resume matches behind closed doors. Other major leagues are still hoping to restart, but some countries have abandoned the 2019-20 season.

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Coronavirus: What could happen if the football season is cancelled?

After the Premier League became the latest to suspend sporting fixtures across Europe, could play-offs be the answer? Or should the season end now with no title winners or relegation?

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COVID-19: Premier League, Champions League and Europa League suspended

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Europe's top footballing competitions are suspending fixtures as footballers and managers test positive for COVID-19

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tests positive for COVID-19

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the club has announced