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Lineker: What MOTD means to me

Player, pundit and presenter: Gary Lineker on 50 years of Match of the Day.

Lamela will justify fee - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Erik Lamela will put his disappointing first season behind him and be a success.

Howard to take leave from USA duties

Keeper Tim Howard says he will take a year's break from playing for the USA in order to spend more time with his family.

VIDEO: England women seal World Cup place

England's women qualify for the World Cup in Canada next year after beating Wales 4-0 in Cardiff.

England qualify for Women's World Cup

England secure their place at the 2015 Women's World Cup with a resounding win over Wales in Cardiff.

Lawro's predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson looks at the latest round of Premier League matches.

KSC Lokeren 1-0 Hull City

A mistake by Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor gifts Lokeren a narrow first-leg advantage in the Europa League play-off.

Mackay apologises over text row

Malky Mackay apologises for sending two one-line text messages he admits were "disrespectful of other cultures".

Balotelli v Suarez: Why always them?

Goals, bust-ups and biting - a comparison of Luis Suarez and Mario Balotelli as Liverpool look to replace one controversial striker with another.