9 h. ago Former footballer left suicidal during alcoholism and gambling battle

The ex-professional footballer has spoken out on attempting to take his life twice over a 13-year period while battling his addiction to alcohol and gambling.

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31 h. ago Manager left with facial injuries and police make arrest as match postponed

Potters Bar Town were set to take on Welling United over the weekend in the Isthmian League but the game was called off at short notice after an incident involving police

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3 d. ago Joe Hart left 'heartbroken' by Celtic as board 'soap opera' called out in rant for the ages

The Scottish champions slumped to a 3-0 Europa League defeat to Roma in Glasgow

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4 d. ago Scots footballer left man with broken neck bone in violent pub brawl

Dunfermline Athletic captain Kyle Benedictus knocked Dean Wilkes unconscious when two groups of men clashed at Freddy’s bar in the capital’s city centre earlier this year.

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7 d. ago Jude Bellingham left bloodied with nasty eye gash as Real Madrid crisis deepens after nightmare defeat against Celta Vigo

Jude Bellingham was left with a bloody face after taking a blow to the head on a miserable night for nine-man Real Madrid that saw them slip further behind in the title race.

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7 d. ago Jude Bellingham left with blood pouring down his face and Xabi Alonso rages as Real Madrid suffer shock defeat and have TWO sent off on miserable night at the Bernabeu

Jude Bellingham was left with a bloody face after taking a blow to the head on a miserable night for nine-man Real Madrid that saw them slip further behind in the title race.

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8 d. ago 'Inspirational' man dies nine years after football accident left him paralysed

Ellis Robinson, who was left paralysed after an accident nine years ago, passed away at the age of 27 on November 28 - his friends and family have been left heartbroken

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9 d. ago British commentator says what everyone is thinking during lengthy World Cup draw 

Football commentator Jonathan Pearce was left unimpressed as the Fifa World Cup draw ceremony appeared to take longer than expected.

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1 week ago I was in the wrong role at Man United and left – now I'm playing some of my best football

A former Manchester United striker has previously looked back on his decision to leave Old Trafford

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1 week ago I left Rangers for Falkirk and I'm loving it but I hope two of my old teammates get the chance I never did

Connor Allan had to leave Rangers to get his career going but he hopes two of his Ibrox pals get the chance he didn't

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2 w. ago Paquetá launches outburst at football authorities after West Ham red against Liverpool

Paquetá critical of lack of support during spot-fixing case‘It’s ridiculous to have your life affected for two years’West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá hit out at a lack of “psychological support” from football authorities, in an astonishing online outburst in the wake of his bizarre sending-off late on during his side’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.The 28-year-old midfielder, who was left in limbo for two years during a Football Association investigation into spot-fixing allegations, was shown two yellow cards, both for dissent, within seconds of one another by the referee Darren England. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Horror as tourist drinks alcoholic offering to deceased in Japan's 'suicide forest'

Aussie tourist Lochie Jones caused an uproar after he entered the forest just outside of Tokyo, but this is not the first time the forest has caused controversy

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2 w. ago Hours left to get 70% off football training kit dubbed 'number one Christmas gift'

The FPRO Ball Mastery Mat helps young footballers improve their skills at home and is backed by an ex-Real Madrid and Brazil star.

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2 w. ago Celebrity Traitors' Ruth Codd reveals the reason she decided to have her second leg amputated

The actress, 29, had her first leg removed six years ago after being left in agonising pain by an injury playing football which failed to heal correctly.

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2 w. ago The perfect footballer has Salah's left foot, Ronaldo's finishing and Crouch's humour

The research into the perfect Premier League player was commissioned to put all these ingredients and characteristics together in one star

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2 w. ago He seemed like the perfect family man. Then he brought chaos to Liverpool

Paul Doyle had a loving bond with his wife and children and was known as a ‘good guy’ in the community. Then he drove his car into a crowd of innocent football fans in an act of ‘calculated violence’ which left more than 130 people injured. Neighbours in his quiet neighbourgood tell Alex Ross why they are still in disbelief

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3 w. ago Premier League legend was left with £597 after being one of world's richest footballers

A former Premier League striker went from earning staggering amounts of money in the United Arab Emirates and China to having just £597 in his bank account

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3 w. ago Man who left footballer ‘permanently disfigured’ after throwing seat on pitch warned he faces jail

Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was hit by part of a chair that was thrown by a fan following his side’s match with Dundee United in May

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3 w. ago ‘It gives everyone a lift’: Scotland’s World Cup qualification unites a nation

Excitement is palpable as Tartan Army to head to football’s biggest stage for first time in 28 yearsThe prognosis from the north Glasgow primary schools squad had been bleak. “Everybody says Scotland are going to get pumped,” my eight-year told me as he left football training on Tuesday evening, with a realism born of experience even over his short life.But three hours later, Scotland fans across the nation and beyond were catapulted beyond euphoria as their team qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in more than a quarter of a century after a bum-squeaking, breathtaking 4-2 win against Denmark at Hampden. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Starmer tells son how ‘proud’ he is of him but acknowledges pressure he faces

The Government has launched a new strategy for men’s health to tackle issues such as gambling addiction, alcohol abuse and suicide.

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