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Is Costa becoming a divisive figure?

Diego Costa steals the headlines on a difficult night for referee Michael Oliver as Liverpool stand up to be counted.

VIDEO: Clough inspired by Bradford upset

Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough is inspired by Bradford's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round.

VIDEO: Archive: Coventry in FA Cup history

Watch highlights of the 1987 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium when Coventry City beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 to lift the trophy.

Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers accuses Chelsea’s Costa of ‘double stamp’

• Losing manager fumes over challenges on Emre Can and Martin Skrtel • José Mourinho defends forward and fumes at Sky pundit • Match report • Barney Ronay: Diego Costa tries to light up Chelsea with dark arts • Five talking points Continue reading...

England drives global football deals

Football clubs spent a record £2.7bn in international transfers in 2014, with English football clubs accounting for £795m of the total

Costa 'stamps' accidental - Mourinho

Diego Costa's two 'stamps' in Chelsea's League Cup semi-final win over Liverpool were "accidental" says Jose Mourinho.

Which football-fan actors have appeared on screen in the colours of a rival?

Plus: Players scoring on their hands and knees; Manchester United and the Vans; and what is the most unusual place a ball has been lost during a match? Send your questions and answers to [email protected] or get in touch via Twitter: @TheKnowledge_GU “Recently I have been enjoying the…

England becomes first country to spend more than $1bn on importing footballers in a calendar year

Nation spent £308m more than second-placed Spain and more than three times more than Germany last year

Agents made £155m on international transfers in 2014, Fifa reveals

• English clubs responsible for 37% of spending • Total spend on international deals exceeds $4bn for first time Payments to agents acting on international transfers for clubs rose to £155m ($236m) in 2014 according to Fifa figures, with a booming English transfer market…