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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva could face punishment for giving shirt to Fulham construction worker

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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva could face punishment for giving match-worn shirt to Fulham construction worker after Blues win on Saturday… with players told NOT to give away jerseys in new Covid protocols Thiago Silva could face punishment for breaking the top-flight’s Covid protocols The Chelsea player gave his shirt to a Fulham construction worker on … Read more Chelsea defender Thiago Silva could face punishment for giving shirt to Fulham construction worker

MARTIN SAMUEL: Wayne Rooney’s incredible records don’t tell the full story of his remarkable career

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He put the team first again, as he always did. The day Wayne Rooney moved into management permanently with Derby, he announced his time as a player was done. From here, he will focus completely on his executive role, and it is a big one. There has been evidence of an upturn since Rooney became … Read more MARTIN SAMUEL: Wayne Rooney’s incredible records don’t tell the full story of his remarkable career

MARTIN SAMUEL: Wayne Rooney’s incredible records don’t tell the full story of his remarkable career

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He put the team first again, as he always did. The day Wayne Rooney moved into management permanently with Derby, he announced his time as a player was done. From here, he will focus completely on his executive role, and it is a big one. There has been evidence of an upturn since Rooney became … Read more MARTIN SAMUEL: Wayne Rooney’s incredible records don’t tell the full story of his remarkable career

Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after he calls time on 19-year playing career

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‘One of our all-time great footballers’: Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after former England and Manchester United star calls time on 19-year career to take over at Derby permanently Wayne Rooney has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become Derby boss  The move however brings to an end a spectacular end a … Read more Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after he calls time on 19-year playing career

Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after he calls time on 19-year playing career

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‘One of our all-time great footballers’: Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after former England and Manchester United star calls time on 19-year career to take over at Derby permanently Wayne Rooney has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become Derby boss  The move however brings to an end a spectacular end a … Read more Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after he calls time on 19-year playing career

Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund research and offer support

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Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund scientific research into the disease and offer support Head For Change has enlisted the family of Nobby Stiles to be ambassadors  Three women who have watched relatives live with the illness are behind charity  Fundamental aim is to deliver support to families through … Read more Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund research and offer support

Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund research and offer support

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Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund scientific research into the disease and offer support Head For Change has enlisted the family of Nobby Stiles to be ambassadors  Three women who have watched relatives live with the illness are behind charity  Fundamental aim is to deliver support to families through … Read more Families of football and rugby players set up dementia charity to fund research and offer support

English football confident of finishing the season

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English football confident of finishing the season as the Premier League join forces with the FA, EFL and WSL to call on players and managers to ‘set the right example’ amid backlash over social distancing rule breaches Premier League has released a joint statement alongside the FA, EFL and WSL The quartet are committed to … Read more English football confident of finishing the season

Footballers flouting Covid rules in group hugs is ‘brainless’ and an ‘insult to the NHS’ claim MPs

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Footballers are acting in a ‘brainless’ way that is ‘an insult to the NHS’ by engaging in group hugs after scoring goals, senior politicians have claimed. Players have been warned to avoid ‘unnecessary contact at all times’ including ‘handshakes and hugging’ in a set of tough new rules sent to Premier League clubs on Friday. … Read more Footballers flouting Covid rules in group hugs is ‘brainless’ and an ‘insult to the NHS’ claim MPs

Footballers flouting Covid rules in group hugs is ‘brainless’ and an ‘insult to the NHS’ claim MPs

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Footballers are acting in a ‘brainless’ way that is ‘an insult to the NHS’ by engaging in group hugs after scoring goals, senior politicians have claimed. Players have been warned to avoid ‘unnecessary contact at all times’ including ‘handshakes and hugging’ in a set of tough new rules sent to Premier League clubs on Friday. … Read more Footballers flouting Covid rules in group hugs is ‘brainless’ and an ‘insult to the NHS’ claim MPs