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A week after beating leaders Atlético, Athletic Bilbao rocked Sevilla's title hopes in the Sánchez Pizjuán ahead a summit of the top four this weekend.

Coronavirus

A possible explanation for more severe side effects after covid-19 vaccination

ALFREDO RELAÑO

There were meant to be 15, there were 12… and falling

The European Super League talked about 15 founding clubs from England, Spain and Italy, with three about to be announced. Instead clubs are leaving…

ALFREDO RELAÑO

UEFA and the European Super League bare their teeth

Alfredo Relaño looks at the news that a group of teams want to set up a breakaway competition in direct rivalry to UEFA's successful Champions League.

ROYAL FAMILY

Royals bid farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor ceremony

UK NEWS

Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is dead at 99

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Gallery: Top celebrity Liverpool fans

OTHER SPORTS

UK govt to assist sports with 50 million pound package

NORTHERN IRELAND - USA

Reyna and Pulisic on target for the USA

NORTHERN IRELEAND - USA

USMNT roster for friendly against Northern Ireland

International Friendly Game

Kieffer Moore strike guides Wales past Mexico

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

Northern Ireland v USA how and where to watch

ALFREDO RELAÑO

Man City hire astrophysicists

One of the many things for which I owe Jorge Valdano a debit of gratitude is introducing me some years back to the book Dynamics of the Unthinkable...

BARCELONA

Liverpool's Wijnaldum pre-contract deal with Barça

ROYAL FAMILY INTERVIEW

Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain after remarks about Meghan Markle

British Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth responds to Meghan and Harry interview

ROYAL FAMILY INTERVIEW

What did Meghan and Harry say about the Royal Family in Oprah interview?

ALFREDO RELAÑO

David Elleray, VAR and Velasco Carballo

Alfredo Relaño looks at the new Laws of the Game brought in by the IFAB since David Elleray took over along with the problems caused by the VAR.

2030 WORLD CUP

Johnson backs UK bid for 2030 World Cup, offers stadiums for Euro 2020

MLS

Thierry Henry to stay in Major League Soccer... for now

ALFREDO RELAÑO

Simeone and the theory of the short blanket

Atlético Madrid play Chelsea in the Champions League… in Bucharest, due to the covid-19 pandemic. Alfredo Relaño looks at Simeone’s side ahead of the tie.

UEFA

Champions League overhaul in the works as Euro leagues meet

FOOTBALL

New world record: Newport County goalkeeper is King

US NEWS

Extradition of Assange to the US: why has it been blocked?

LALIGA

British players signed from 1 Jan. will be non-EU players

NEW YEAR

Which country celebrates New Year's first?

Coronavirus

First case of new coronavirus variant detected in USA

Coronavirus

WHO confirms spread of new coronavirus variant in Europe

Coronavirus

UK mutation: expert warns new variant could be "unstoppable"

PREMIER LEAGUE

Klopp's views on Brexit which have irked certain quarters in the UK

PREMIER LEAGUE

"The day tiki-taka was invented"

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool's Robertson launches new charity in Scotland

FRIENDLIES

Wales vs USA: how and where to watch

PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier League PPV initiative to be scrapped after internationals

FOOTBALL

Ryan Giggs to miss exhibition match between Wales and US

ALFREDO RELAÑO

As Maradona hits 60, Leo Messi is still only 33

Diego Maradona celebrated his 60th birthday over the weekend and few could say the Argentine legend is ageing well, this contrasts with Messi is who is still only 33.