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The Football Association will review whether to continue lighting the Wembley arch as an act of tribute following criticism over its response to the Israel-Palestine conflict, its chief executive Mark Bullingham has said.

Bullingham accepted the “hurt” caused to the Jewish community by the FA’s decision not to light the arch in the colours of the Israeli flag for last Friday’s England friendly against Australia, following attacks on Israeli citizens by Hamas militants earlier this month.

But he set out the steps the FA had taken to respond in what it felt was the most appropriate way to “one of the most complex geopolitical conflicts on Earth”.

Wembley remembers the victims of the conflict in Israel and Palestine.

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UEFA commissioned an Independent Review Panel to investigate the events which caused a great disturbance around Stade France in Paris ahead of, during, and after the Champions League final last year. The Panel has now published its report, and the early claims, which almost entirely blamed Liverpool fans for what happened, have been completely laid bare as untrue.

In the light of these findings, UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis felt it necessary to apologize in the name of the organization he represents.

On behalf of UEFA, I would like to apologise most sincerely once again to all those who were affected by the events that unfolded on what should have been a celebration at the pinnacle of the club season, he .

In particular, I would like to apologis…

A host of top European clubs have been asked by the Spanish National Court to disclose their bids for Neymar as part of investigations into the Brazilian s move to Barcelona.

The Spanish champions are already set to stand trial over allegations of a misappropriation of funds in relation to the signing of the former Santos man in 2013.

The 23-year-old was officially signed for €57.1million but it was later claimed that the total cost was around €95.1m, with the vast majority alleged to be tied up in bonus payments and agency fees paid to the player s father.

Brazilian company DIS, which owned 40 per cent of the player s federal rights, has now filed a complaint against Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and predecessor Sandro Rosell, as well as Neyma…

Gerard Pique says his love for Manchester United makes a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City impossible.

Barca academy product Pique spent four years at Old Trafford before returning to Camp Nou in 2008 where he has enjoyed a trophy-laden eight years, including three La Liga titles, two Copa del Reys and two Champions League medals under the stewardship of Guardiola.

Guardiola has since gone on to enjoy further success with Bayern Munich, but he will take on a fresh challenge at the Etihad Stadium from next season.

However, Pique insists that a return to the Premier League with City is something he could never contemplate despite the respect he has for Guardiola.

My love for [Manchester] United is too strong to go to City, he said on Periscope…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp felt his players struggled to focus on Sunday s 2-1 win at AFC Bournemouth with the derby against Everton around the corner something with which he has no problem.

Klopp shuffled his starting line-up following the remarkable Europa League comeback triumph against Borussia Dortmund and was rewarded as goals from Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge made it three wins from three to cap a memorable week.

But Everton s forthcoming trip to Anfield on Wednesday had already started to occupy the players minds and Klopp is relishing his first taste of the all-Merseyside affair.

When we were in the dressing room and we spoke a little about Sunday’s game at Bournemouth I don t think anyone was really listening, Klopp told the Mirror.

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Jurgen Klopp will take charge of Liverpool s FA Cup third-round tie with Shrewsbury Town at Anfield after recovering from coronavirus.

The Reds boss missed the 2-2 Premier League draw with Chelsea last weekend after testing positive for COVID-19.

However, assistant Peter Krawietz revealed on Saturday that Klopp was feeling fine and Liverpool have now confirmed the 54-year-old has been cleared to return to the dugout.

Klopp s right-hand man Pep Lijnders will be absent, however, as he continues his own stint in isolation after registering a positive test last week.

An escalating number of suspected COVID-19 cases forced Liverpool to shut their training centre last week.

Thursday s EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal was subsequently postponed, but the c…

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has backed Harry Kane to continue his remarkable start to life with the German giants.

The England captain scored his third hat-trick in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, taking his tally of Bundesliga goals to 15 from 10 games.

He has also scored twice in three Champions League group games and is set to lead the line again for Wednesday’s home clash with Galatasaray, with Bayern poised to book their spot in the knockout stages.

“You can’t rate it highly enough really,” Tuchel told reporters at a press conference. “It’s the first time that he changed clubs, he’s leaving his country to go into a new league, a new city, not only to him but for his family as well.

“I always knew what he’s able…

Newcastle Jets have confirmed the departure of coach Scott Miller, citing differences related to football matters .

The 34-year-old had only been in charge of the Jets for a season, guiding the 2008 Australian champions to an eighth-place finish in the 10-team league, following eight wins from 27 matches.

We acknowledge that the timing of this decision is far from ideal given the close proximity of next Hyundai A-League season, Jets chief executive Lawrie McKinna said in a statement.

But once the decision was made to move in a different direction regarding the head coach role we deemed it to be in everyone s best interests to act quickly.

The Jets open their A-League season against defending champions Adelaide United on October 9.

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Manchester United are interested in signing Harry Kane from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, according to . The report has claimed that United are the latest club who have reached out to representatives of the England international striker over a possible move next summer.

Kane is one of the best strikers in the world and is yet to renew his contract with Tottenham. Manchester City were strongly linked with the Englishman in the summer of 2021, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy did not accept their offers.

Manchester United are arguably the biggest club in England, but they are nowhere close to winning the Premier League title or challenging for the UEFA Champions League. Tottenham are going places under head coach Antonio Conte, and it is unl…

Manchester United have already conceded 14 goals in seven Premier League games this season.

United boss Erik ten Hag is weighing up his goalkeeping options, having stuck with long-term number one David de Gea since taking over.

Reports have emerged that United and De Gea are set for talks on his future, with the 31-year-old s deal to expire in 2023.

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Manchester United s goalkeeper situation is in flux, with the club interested in Porto custodian Diogo Costa, according to Metro.

United have sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old goalkeeper, who has seven caps for Portugal.

The Red Devils are looking for De Gea s successor, with the Spaniard seemingly not suiting Ten Hag s possession-based s…