I scored four goals for Man United – Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me but I had to do army service
Teemu Tainio revealed he had to abandon a potential contract with Manchester United due to mandatory military service.
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Burnley's Mejbri alleges Preston's Osmajic made racist comment
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri complained to the referee after Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic made an alleged racist comment during Saturday's match between the two sides.
Jude Bellingham Breaks Silence On Controversial Red Card, Says "It's Difficult When A Referee..."
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said his red card for dissent on Saturday against Osasuna was a "misunderstanding" and he had not insulted the referee. The England international was dismissed after 39 minutes of Madrid's 1-1 draw at El Sadar when he exchanged words with referee Jose Munuera Montero, who then reached for his red card. Bellingham said he was expressing his frustration in general rather than directing an insult at the official. "I think you can see clearly in the video, I remember the incident very well, it was an expression (I was saying) to myself," said the 21-year-old.
Manchester United Suffer Huge Blow, Star Player Set To Be Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo could be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering ankle ligament damage, according to reports on Saturday. Diallo is believed to have sustained the problem in training, with United yet to confirm the extent of the damage as the 22-year-old awaits further tests. The Ivory Coast international had been one of United's most dynamic performers in a difficult campaign for the troubled Premier League club, netting crucial goals against Manchester City and Liverpool.
I nearly died after routine trip to the dentist turned into a bloodbath – now I'm Scottish football's joint top scorer
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Southern Counties East League Premier Division weekend round-up as frontrunners Faversham Town, VCD Athletic, Rusthall, Hollands & Blair and basement boys Lydd Town win
Nathan Wood helped Faversham maintain their six-point lead at the Southern Counties East League Premier Division summit with a home win over Tunbridge Wells on Saturday.
Napoli Draw Hands Inter Milan Golden Opportunity To Lead Serie A Title Race
Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after Boulaye Dia scored late on as the Italian Serie A leaders thought they were set to move four points clear of Inter Milan. Senegal attacker Dia rolled home a smart low finish in the 87th minute in Rome to deny Napoli victory and give Inter a chance to move top of the pile with a win at Juventus on Sunday. Champions Inter are two points behind Napoli, who have drawn three matches in a row and have failed to beat Lazio in three matches this season, ahead of that clash between fierce rivals in Turin.
"Lucky" Bayern Munich Hold Bayer Leverkusen; Borussia Dortmund Slip Into Bundesliga Mid-Table
A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept a dominant Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday which preserved their eight-point lead on top of the German Bundesliga. The result, just the fifth time Bayern have dropped points in 22 league games this season, keeps them firmly on track to win back the title from Leverkusen with 12 games remaining. Calling the draw "lucky", Bayern captain Manuel Neuer said "we're satisfied with the result, let's say it like that." Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso insisted the "season is not over yet".