Umir Irfan looks at how football teams are using blocking moves at set-pieces in a similar way to how NFL players block their opponents.

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes it is “a matter of time” before upcoming opponents England win a major tournament.

Steve Clarke targets maximum points from Scotland’s upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header against Greece and Belarus as Craig Gordon returns to his squad.

Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says it’s “mind-boggling” that he has already received a suspension after picking up five yellow cards in six Premier League appearances this season.

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he “will always be a Blue” – but still hopes to beat them when his Benfica side play at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The inquest into the death of former Liverpool boss Matt Beard has opened in Ruthin, North Wales.

Top-level footballers’ wellbeing is being put at risk by excessive demands, says international players’ union Fifpro.

Former Bath City striker Alex Fletcher, who retired following a head injury, says Billy Vigar’s death was avoidable.

Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney believes the soul has gone from his former club Manchester United and says he has no faith in manager Ruben Amorim.

Rangers fans remain unconvinced by head coach Russell Martin, but was the Ibrox side’s victory at Livingston on Sunday evidence of improvement under the Englishman?