In Brief

Keane, Cantona, Rooney, Beckham: Man Utd legends with beards - pictures

Hairy Roy Keane is by no means the first Old Trafford legend to throw away his razorblade

23 Sep 2014

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Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

A remarkable comeback sealed Man City’s fourth title in five years

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View from the terraces

A stunning end to the Premier League season

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In Depth

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Behind the scenes

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A Manchester City fan celebrates on the pitch after his side won the Premier League title

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Getting to grips with . . .

Football’s pitch invasion crisis: what can be done?

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In Focus

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Will Man City or Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?

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View from the terraces

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Rebekah Vardy arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice

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Profile

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Is Russian President Vladimir Putin seriously ill?

Vladimir Putin hosting a meeting in the Kremlin via video link

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Behind the scenes

Are assassins trying to kill Putin?

Chinese troops on mobile rocket launchers during a parade in Beijing

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Fact file

What could happen if China invaded Taiwan?

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