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Cheating Thierry Henry hands his sponsors a moral dilemma

20.11.09
Thierry Henry's earning power could be seriously damaged as sponsors desert him in the wake of the 'hand of God' cheating scandal, it has emerged... more

Controversial goals

19.11.09
After Thierry Henry handed France a ticket to the World Cup with a controversial assist, we look at five other goals involving handball... more

Chelsea ready to step in with a New Year bid for £40m Sergio Aguero

18.11.09
Chelsea are expected to step up their interest in Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero and hope to secure a £40million deal in January... more

John Terry in race to be fit for Wolves clash

16.11.09
Chelsea are set to discover if captain John Terry faces a spell on the sidelines with the ankle injury he sustained while away on international duty with England... more

Diego Maradona conduct to be investigated by FIFA

16.10.09
Diego Maradona could have compromised his role in Argentina's World Cup build-up after FIFA announced they are to investigate his conduct in a reportedly obscene television interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay... more

Quotes of the week

16.10.09
This week's top five quotes from around the sporting world ... more

Gianfranco Zola rules out Napoli return

16.10.09
Gianfranco Zola has dismissed suggestions that he is poised to become manager of Napoli... more

Diego Maradona puts boot into his critics with foul-mouthed rant puts boot into his critcis

15.10.09
Manager turns on his detractors after Argentina’s torrid qualifying campaign finally ends in success, reports... more

Ronaldo must sit and watch as Portugal fight to qualify

12.10.09
Injured winger misses Malta clash as his dreams of reaching World Cup still hang in the balance... more

Diego Maradona denies that he's a quitter

09.10.09
Diego Maradona has denied reports he is set to quit as Argentina coach, insisting his comments have been misinterpreted... more

Big guns Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo still in danger of missing the final shoot-out

07.10.09
A-list stars could be absent from next summer’s tournament as powerhouses Argentina and Portugal need a helping hand to qualify... more

The art of sportsmanship: 5 of the best and worst examples

29.09.09
In the light of Andrew Strauss' recent issues with both sides of sportsmanship, we take a look at some of the best and worst moments of professional conduct from around the world.... more

George Burley calls for Scots to show Dutch courage

09.09.09
Scotland manager George Burley has challenged his players to upset the formbook and end Holland's unbeaten run to boost their chances of reaching the World Cup finals... more

Toshack to stick with Danny Gabbidon

13.08.09
Wales boss John Toshack defended Danny Gabbidon after the West Ham defender suffered a nightmare return to international football during a 2-1 defeat against Montenegro... more

Football legend Sir Bobby Robson dies at 76

31.07.09
Former England and Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson, 76, has died following a long battle with cancer... more

Sir Bobby Robson: Factfile

31.07.09
Sir Bobby Robson: Factfile... more

'Mad' Maradona plots revenge after Bolivia hammer six past Argentina

02.04.09
Football: Diego Maradona has vowed revenge after his Argentina side were thrashed 6-1 by Bolivia... more

England's heartbreak

02.04.09
After another win in their qualifying campaign England seem destined to secure a place at South Africa 2010. But once they get there we can expect drama, anguish and plenty of tears - especially if the past is anything to go by...... more

Is cheating a great British art form?

04.03.09
We all have to feel rather sorry for Oxford chemistry graduate Sam Kay. First, he missed out on funding for the postgraduate work he wanted to do. Then, as a direct result of this initial misfortune, his winning team has been disqualified from University Challenge. ... more

Top 10 player returns

28.01.09
North London is buzzing with talk that former fans' favourite, Robbie Keane, may make a return to White Hart Lane. As Keane ponders his future at Liverpool, we look at 10 of the most notorious returns to former clubs... ... more

Top 10 sensational drugs scandals in sport

21.01.09
As England prop Matt Stevens faces a two-year ban after testing positive for a recreational drug, we take a look at some of the most sensational drugs scandals in sport...... more

Franco wants to defy Phil and play for Argentina

09.01.09
Chelsea striker Franco di Santo is in the middle of a club v country row after manager Luiz Felipe Scolari told him he couldn't play for Argentina in the South American Under-20 Championships... more

Manu Chao is reggae rocker

17.12.08
Changing the world is a big ask in these cynical times. Top marks, then, to Manu Chao for keeping the flame burning.... more

Diego slams Scotland hopes

20.11.08
Scotland must do better if they are to reach the World Cup finals in 2010, claims Diego Maradona... more

Terry Butcher told to forgive and forget Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal

19.11.08
Scotland boss George Burley believes Terry Butcher must "move on" and forget Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico... more

George Burley welcomes back Barry Ferguson for clash against Maradona's Argentina

18.11.08
George Burley has welcomed Barry Ferguson back to his team as captain for Scotland's friendly against Argentina at Hampden... more

Maradona quit stories scotched

13.11.08
Argentina have dismissed speculation that Diego Maradona is set to resign as their coach just 10 days after being appointed... more

Zola is fashioning his team in style of Scala

03.10.08
Football: It may be so far so good for Gianfranco Zola with two wins out of two in the Premier League, but the Italian has been in football long enough to know management is no walk in the park... more

Maradona backs Tevez and United

21.05.08
Diego Maradona has nailed his colours to Manchester United's mast for the Champions League Final... more

Engaging documentary

13.09.07
Blagging, beaches and Nike all feature in Gabe and Benjamin Turner's engaging documentary In the Hands of God.... more

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