Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him
Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager
Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history
It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years
One night in Paris: Henry’s stray hand, the 33rd team and the great Fifa shakedown
Sporting Controversies: Reverberations from 2009 World Cup playoff still rattle Irish football
Man City seek assurances over safety of team coach at Anfield
City concerned there could be a repeat of 2018 Champions League clash on Sunday
Lose the Community Shield and doubts begin. Win it and who cares?
City versus Liverpool has the makings of a historic rivalry if the Reds can start winning
Riyad Mahrez misses late penalty as Liverpool and City share spoils
Honours were even at Anfield as the two title challengers failed to turn on the style
Michael Walker: Loan culture at big clubs sees young talent cast adrift
Chelsea released Gael Kakuta in 2015 after six loans in five countries over four years
The history of France v Uruguay
From the 1924 Olympics in Paris, to their World Cup stalemate at the 2010 World Cup
World Cup moments: France revolt in South Africa in 2010
Les Bleus squad rebel against boss Domenech as fading Thierry Henry watches on
Ken Early: Wenger's bottom line cost Arsenal's fans
Club's strict financial model worked well for the manager and board, if not for supporters
La fin for Le Professeur: credits finally roll for Arsène Wenger
Frenchman had a profound impact on club and while he lost his touch he kept his values
‘We need to create our own history’ in front of Anfield wall of noise
Man City’s stars unlikely to be phased by famous Anfield atmosphere?
How does Pep Guardiola feel about his ambassador role for Qatar 2022?
The only way to solve dispute between Man City boss and the FA is a conversation
All in the Game’s Sports Awards 2017
Mary Hannigan reviews the best quote, number, tweet, gaffer, pundit and more
Sam Allardyce: ‘Bring it on, hey lads. I’m hardened over many, many years’
New England manager won’t be drawn on whether Rooney will retain captaincy
England’s problem is a lack of wit on the pitch
Sam Allardyce will be faced with the same stark reality as his various predecessors
Raymond Domenech: The universally derided villain who nearly managed Ireland
The former France manager says he would have adored the post as Ireland manager
Statistics not adding up for mentally weak Arsenal
Arsène Wenger’s side have become serial offenders at finding a way to fail
French comic convicted in Belgium for anti-Semitic jokes
Dieudonne M’bala sentenced to two months in prison for 2012 show
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Ireland’s play-off second leg history
From losing out in Brussels in 1997 to the joy of Euro qualification in Dublin in 2011
United and Real in war of words over collapse of De Gea deal
Both clubs maintain the other was to blame for failure to complete transfer in time
Neil Lennon’s managerial career taking backward step at Bolton
Former Celtic manager struggling this season with club lying at foot of Championship
Nicolas Anelka named Mumbai City player-manager
36-year-old striker played for Mumbai during inaugral Indian Super League season
Emile Heskey relishing Anfield return
Former Liverpool striker returns to old stomping ground in FA Cup with Bolton
Ireland: Great matches drawn from history
Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years
Premier League: Who’s come and gone in the transfer window
A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs
France’s campaign begins in earnest against a solid Swiss side
Didier Deschamps has beautifully balanced French side in a good place
Republic set for dramatic late call-up to World Cup finals
France’s participation in tournament thrown into doubt by Anelka gesture
Wenger still game after 1,000 match days
Like Alex Ferguson, he symbolises a club, but the lack of recent trophies weighs heavily
Nicolas Anelka terminates West Brom contract
‘I have taken the decision to free myself’, says French striker banned for ‘quenelle’ gesture
Cameron opposes calls for Israel boycotts in Knesset speech
British PM convinced ‘we will be fighting Islamic extremism for rest of my political lifetime’
Pardew accepts seven-match ban for head-butt
Newcastle manager to serve three-match stadium ban and four from touchline
Anelka’s future uncertain after ban
Double suspension means veteran striker may have played his last game
Nicolas Anelka banned for five games
West Brom’s French striker also fined nearly €100,000 for gesture made in December
Martínez quick to defend Lukaku as Anelka denies charge
West Brom striker requests a personal hearing from FA after being charged over ‘quenelle’ gesture
Nicolas Anelka calls for FA charges to be dropped
‘Kindly remove the charge made against me ... I am not anti-semitic or racist’
Nicolas Anelka’s ‘quenelle’ gesture prompts Zoopla to end Baggies sponsorship
Property website says it will ‘focus its attention on other marketing activities after this season’
Paris pursues comedian in ‘quenelle’ case
Interior minister’s crusade against Dieudonné dominates news
Late goals from Bendtner and Walcott keep Arsenal on top of the pile
Wins also for Chelsea and Liverpool but Everton held at Stoke
Nicolas Anelka free to play while FA investigates ‘quenelle’ gesture
West Brom’s French striker promises not to use hand signal viewed by many as ‘anti-semitic’
West Ham and West Brom share the spoils
Both clubs will have reasons to be upset at having to go home with just a point apiece
Premier League team news and statistics
All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures
Premier League team news and statistics
All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s round of Premier League games
Swansea add to West Brom’s early-season woes
Davies and Hernandez grab the goals at the The Hawthorns
Nicolas Anelka given ‘compassionate leave’ by West Brom
Frenchman believed to have suffered the bereavement of a close friend
Crunching fantasy football numbers to become big business
Big data firms looking to help fans of fantasy football as Premier League launches ‘pay to play’ model
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