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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy

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In Depth

2020-21 football season: EPL, EFL and cup key dates

Everything you need to know about the men’s football calendar

20 Aug 2020

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In Brief

Sadiq Khan asks London’s football clubs to assist the NHS

Mayor of London has written a letter to the capital’s Premier League and Championship teams

1 Apr 2020

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: Premier League and EFL stars braced for pay cuts

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 26 March

26 Mar 2020

Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho

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In Depth

Summer transfer window could stay open until January

Big deals may be put on hold due to the confusion about how the transfer market will work

25 Mar 2020

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: EPL in extra time and Man Utd’s king may return

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 20 March

20 Mar 2020

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In Brief

Football suspended until 30 April - but season is extended

The FA, Premier League and EFL issue joint statement on coronavirus measures

19 Mar 2020

A hand sanitizer dispenser at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium

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In Depth

Coronavirus: football suspended in England and Scotland

Premier League, EFL, WSL, SPFL and the football associations take action

13 Mar 2020

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Joe Marler gets ten-week ban for testicle grab

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 13 March

13 Mar 2020

Man City manager Pep Guardiola and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho

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In Brief

January 2020 transfer window: when does it open and close?

Clubs, managers, players and agents prepare for the new year’s sales

2 Jan 2020

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In Review

Festive football live TV guide: what’s on this Christmas?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for footy fans in the UK

20 Dec 2019

The statue of Nat Lofthouse outside the Bolton Wanderers stadium

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In Brief

Back pages: Bolton saved but Bury collapse is just the start

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 29 August

29 Aug 2019

A Bury FC supporter outside the club’s Gigg Lane ground

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In Brief

‘Not just a club, it’s a community’: Bury expelled from EFL

After a dark day for English football, Bolton Wanderers could be next

28 Aug 2019

Bolton Wanderers FC EFL English Football League

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In Brief

Back pages: Bolton also on the brink as Bury takeover fails

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 28 August

28 Aug 2019

Eden Hazard speaks during his official presentation as a Real Madrid player

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In Brief

Transfer deadline day times and dates: Europe, EFL, Scotland

Italy’s summer transfer window closes next on Friday 23 August

8 Aug 2019

Derby County boss Frank Lampard celebrates his side’s win against Leeds at Elland Road

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In Depth

Derby stun Leeds in play-offs: Lampard’s not crying anymore

Rams will face Aston Villa for a place in the Premier League

16 May 2019

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In Depth

Leeds spygate: Bielsa’s PowerPoint masterclass - best tweets

Elland Road manager admits sending staff to watch all opponents train

17 Jan 2019

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In Brief

Transfer window summer 2018: when is the deadline?

There will be two deadline days this summer - one in England and one international

6 Aug 2018

Premier League winter break England Football League EFL

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In Brief

Premier League winter break: how it would work

English football could get its first break from competitive games in the 2019-2020 season

19 Apr 2018

EFL

2020-21 football season: EPL, EFL and cup key dates

Sadiq Khan asks London’s football clubs to assist the NHS

Back pages: Premier League and EFL stars braced for pay cuts

Summer transfer window could stay open until January

Back pages: EPL in extra time and Man Utd’s king may return

Football suspended until 30 April - but season is extended

Coronavirus: football suspended in England and Scotland

Enjoy a different view

Sport shorts: Joe Marler gets ten-week ban for testicle grab

January 2020 transfer window: when does it open and close?

Festive football live TV guide: what’s on this Christmas?

Back pages: Bolton saved but Bury collapse is just the start

‘Not just a club, it’s a community’: Bury expelled from EFL

Back pages: Bolton also on the brink as Bury takeover fails

Transfer deadline day times and dates: Europe, EFL, Scotland

Derby stun Leeds in play-offs: Lampard’s not crying anymore

Leeds spygate: Bielsa’s PowerPoint masterclass - best tweets

Transfer window summer 2018: when is the deadline?

Premier League winter break: how it would work

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