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VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: Stevenage rock Newcastle

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

Third kits are pointless, says MP

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron says third kits are unnecessary and another example of "football clubs fleecing fans".

16ft Wharton statue to be unveiled

A 16ft statue of Arthur Wharton, the world's first black professional footballer, will be unveiled at St George's Park.

Pep Guardiola: all I do is look at opponents and try to demolish them

Martí Perarnau followed the managers title-winning campaign with Bayern Munich and, in extracts from the subsequent book, Pep Confidential, he depicts a man passionate about analysis Ibrahimovic blames Guardiola for Champions League flop Continue reading...

Bayern Munichs Pep Guardiola says he wants to manage Manchester United

New book reveals Spaniards Old Trafford wish United wanted Guardiola to replace Moyes Guardiola tells United his players were not interested Guardiola: I look at opponents and try to demolish them Continue reading...

Republic of Ireland can draw strength from John OSheas late goal

Martin ONeill called the draw against Germany remarkable Draw against World Cup winners gives Republic momentum OShea shocks Germany with late goal Joachim Löws disappointment with draw Irelands 3-0 defeat by Germany in Cologne Continue reading...

Roy Hodgson ready for talks with Brendan Rodgers to mend rift between the England and Liverpool managers

Peace meeting between managers likely when Liverpool meet QPR, as Frank Lampard hits back at criticism of Raheem Sterling

Algeria qualify for 2015 Nations Cup

Algeria beat Malawi 3-0 to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals, plus all the other results from Wednesday.

Chelsea find new destination for loan players as they agree partnership with Besiktas

Turks rare case of club able to meet high wage demands as Hazard targets becoming one of world's top five stars