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Gary Lineker just gave the perfect reaction after Everton beat Leicester

Gary Lineker didn't seem too upset to watch his beloved Leicester City side lost to Everton as the Blues moved up to 16th in the Premier League.

What it's like to take a famous Huddersfield Town dizzy penalty at the John Smith's Stadium

Dizzy penalties are as much of a Huddersfield institution as Marston’s Chicken Shop and a peculiar but delightful pronunciation of the word ‘love’. Unfortunately, the tight turnaround on what was and wasn’t possible during half time in the Premier League days looked to have sent dizzy penalties the way of Johnny’s Night Club: fondly remembered, but consigned to the past.

A definitive breakdown of Messi and Ronaldo’s comparative career stats

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. You have to choose, apparently. Much of modern football discourse has encouraged us to pick one of this generation’s defining talents over the other, rather than appreciate them both.

Gary Lineker hails 'amazing' Elliot Anderson moment as Newcastle youngster caps off loan spell

Gary Lineker took to Twitter to praise the moment on-loan Newcastle youngster Elliot Anderson scored the goal to seal an unlikely automatic promotion for Bristol Rovers. The Match of the Day presenter hailed the moment as 'amazing' after a seven goal swing - secured by the Gas beating Scunthorpe 7-0 on the final day - meant that Joey Barton's side won promotion in third place, edging out Northampton Town on goals scored.