Former Iranian women’s team players ‘overwhelmed’ by supportRamezanisadeh and Pasandideh have trained with Brisbane RoarThe two members of the Iran football team who remained in Australia after the Women’s Asian Cup are beginning their new lives away from the spotlight, even if their dream is to return to elite football.Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh …

Raised in the Australian bush five hours inland from Sydney with no internet, Tom Hooper grew up as far from Exeter as it's possible to get. But he still managed to begin his Chiefs love affair.

Kevin Keegan described it as a virus sweeping through his Newcastle dressing room. At Manchester City, Roberto Mancini likened it to a snowball gathering pace down a mountain side.

Fernandinho was a City captain far earlier than when the armband was eventually given to him. His was a selflessness, a dedication to the cause and an insistence others around him would flourish.

Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

A seismic clash between City and Arsenal, Tottenham need leadership, and could Eddie Howe recall Yoane Wissa?Josh King learned of the difficulties that come with being a Premier League player at Liverpool on Sunday. The 19-year-old was withdrawn at the break after a tough first half at Anfield as Marco Silva wanted to change things when two goals down. It …

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St Helens go top of Super League after a second-half comeback against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium.

After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.

Chris Wood and Murillo are expected to be fit for Sunday’s crunch Premier League clash with Burnley, but Callum Hudson-Odoi is out.

Villa eased to a 4-0 win against Bologna at Villa Park, securing a 7-1 victory on aggregate.

Hull 14-24 St HelensBattling display in defeat feels like coach’s last standThere is rarely a shortage of emotion and passion in this particular part of the rugby league world but even by the usually high standards set in Hull, this was a night many, least of all their head coach, will never forget.On any other night, the headline would be St Helens …

Luke Littler said the hostile reception he received from the Rotterdam crowd during Night 11 of the Premier League Darts was "exactly what I expected".

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

The Eagles are through to the last four of the Conference League after beating Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate.

The Saudi-backed rebel tour was thrown into chaos on Wednesday amid fierce claims that it could be scrapped, with execs meeting in New York City for an emergency summit earlier this week.

Ludvig Åberg took the lead after the opening round of the RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre made a strong start following his controversial showing at The Masters.

Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertainThe reverberations of an unscheduled meeting of LIV Golf executives in New York this week have been felt way beyond their swanky offices in Hudson Yards, on the west side of Manhattan.A slowdown in Saudi Arabia’s lavish spending on …

Eagles could be without some key players for semi-final after attritional Fiorentina clash

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The world No 1 has not been forgiven for a spat with Dutchman Gian van Veen in Manchester two weeks ago and was relentlessly booed throughout the 11th night of action.

Bromley's promotion to League One was delayed once again as Cambridge United held them to a goalless draw at Hayes Lane.

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