Former Liverpool women’s team manager Matt Beard dies aged 47
Former Liverpool women’s team manager Matt Beard has died aged 47, the club have announced.
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Kenyan Odira storms to shock 800m gold
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Mourinho gets strong winning start at Benfica
Jose Mourinho got off to a strong start in his first game as manager of Benfica as his side eased to a comfortable 3-0 win over AVS Futebol SAD in a Primeira Liga clash.
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Man United boss Amorim denies Ratcliffe meeting hints at trouble
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