Why be depressed about the state of football?
The pleasures of the game are everywhere, from its integration into the English language to Ally McCoist.
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Inside Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day exit
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Chris Hoy’s race against time
The Olympic cyclist’s memoir All that Matters reflects on the terminal cancer diagnosis that tested his resilience to the limit.
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Erik ten Hag couldn’t save Manchester United from itself
Self-flattery is no way to salvage an institution hollowed out by managerial failure.
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Why has no one gotten back to me about managing England?
I’m more than qualified: I’ve got time and I like money.
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How black Arsenal changed football
For fans and players, the north London club has come to offer a sense of belonging.
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The news that Vivianne Miedema was let go on a free transfer to Man City was met with incredulity from…
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