It’s been a bumpy ride so far for new Spurs managing director of football Fabio Paratici, but together with fellow Italian Antonio Conte he seems to be succeeding.

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After voting against the introduction of five substitutes on three separate occasions, the Premier League has now agreed to the new rule from next season. Who will it benefit?

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During the month of Ramadan, those who observe it cannot eat or drink from dawn until sunset. How do you cope if you’re a Muslim footballer who fasts?

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Canada has qualified for the World Cup for only the second time in their history – and it’s all been made possible by their English manager, John Herdman.

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Financial Fair Play was brought in by UEFA in 2011, but now it’s being scrapped in favour of a new financial monitoring system for clubs. What will the changes mean?

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Bukayo Saka says sometimes players need more protection from being fouled, but ex-players like Steven Gerrard disagree. Who is right?

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Tammy Abraham has quickly become a hero among Roma fans. But how has he adapted to life abroad so well when others have failed to do so?

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Five years ago, Luton Town were sixth in the fourth tier of English football. Now, they stand on the brink of the Premier League.

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Lionel Messi’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain was supposed to be the icing on the cake for the French club. He’s now getting booed. What’s gone wrong?

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Trinity Rodman is setting her own precedents in the US Women’s Soccer League, but her role model isn’t who you might think.

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