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'Hold Qatar World Cup in May'

Europe's biggest football clubs are considering asking Fifa to hold the 2022 World Cup in May to avoid the intense summer heat.

VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: No kidding Di Canio

BBC Sport is looking back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November.

The biggest game in club history?

History, wealth and worldwide appeal - why this weekend’s El Clasico really is a football match like no other, writes Tom Fordyce.

Spurs boss hails Lamela wonder goal

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Erik Lamela's Europa League wonder-strike was the best goal scored by one of his players.

Tottenhams Pochettino hails Erik Lamelas goal as probably the best

Argentinians rabona is highlight of 5-1 Europa League win I will enjoy it at home in my bed, says poker-faced manager Continue reading...

Mario Balotelli: Liverpool losing patience with controversial striker

Mario Balotelli may have as little as three months to save his Liverpool career. The club that paid £16m for his services in August would not be afraid to sell the striker in the January transfer window if there is no improvement in his form.

Celtic thank Gordon for victory jig

BBC Scotland's Tom English watches Craig Gordon lead Celtic to the top of their Europa League group.

Mario Balotelli: Time running out for ‘lost boy’ to shine

Soon after the final whistle on Wednesday night, Mario Balotelli emerged from the tunnel at Anfield and walked slowly along the touchline, a hat pulled low over his eyes and what looked like Pepe’s shirt from the infamous exchange stuffed in a plastic bag. He did not seem to be in a hurry to…

Predictions: Lawro v Mark Wright

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Towie star Mark Wright and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Karen Hauer.