A number of racism-related incidents have plagued English football in the last number of months.

“Behave yourself. Keep your head down. Stay out of his way.”

Steve Walford left the Ireland coaching set-up in September.

Declan Rice has dismissed speculation about his international future as “a load of crap” and insisted that he’s already looking forward to the Nations League match against Wales in Cardiff in September which would provide the first opportunity for the 19-year-old to rubber-stamp his status as an Irish international.

Steven Gerrard is "excited" about the prospect of becoming Rangers manager but needs reassurances over the resources available to him, according to his friend and former team-mate Danny Murphy.

Ched Evans feels “no anger or bitterness” about his time spent in prison after being accused of rape in 2011.

Larry Ryan - Treating the week’s sport like scum

Former Scotland striker Charlie Nicholas has labelled the Scottish Football Association an "embarrassment" over its failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill.

Much of Manchester will spend most of next week heading in and out of various Christmas party hangovers. United fans may be forgiven for thinking we’ve started early. 

Wayne Rooney has said his community service in a garden centre after admitting drink driving is "refreshing" and "relaxing".

Barcelona's bid to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho continues.

Jose Mourinho is preparing to make a bid for Chelsea's David Luiz, according to reports.

Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running to be the next Everton manager after being put off by the club's indecision.

Philippe Coutinho is still a wanted man, according to the Daily Mirror.

Former England manager Roy Hodgson will be lavished with a £1m bonus if he rescues Crystal Palace, the Daily Mail reports.

Paris St Germain’s record spending spree in the transfer window, bringing in Neymar for €222m and Kylian Mbappe for a projected €180m, has led many to suggest all the pressure is on them to provide value for money by winning the Champions League this season.

Wayne Rooney will not be tempted out of international retirement for one more shot at a World Cup.

Alexis Sanchez's start to the season could be derailed after the Arsenal forward posted a picture on social media claiming he was ill.

The 70-year-old has been confirmed as Gianfranco Zola’s successor, and will be assisted by former Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill as he bids to preserve their Championship status.

Arsenal players past and present have backed Arsene Wenger amid mounting pressure following the humiliating 10-2 aggregate Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich and reports of disharmony in the club.

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has backed under-fire manager Louis van Gaal.

As his players returned to the routine of their club careers yesterday, Martin O’Neill could finally allow the gravity of Ireland’s qualification feat sink in.

Everton have rejected a sensational €30 million bid for Ireland defender Seamus Coleman from Paris Saint-Germain.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore says he would rather Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger ignored each other than shared a “meaningless” handshake, as the row between the two managers threatens to dominate the start of the season.

Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has come under a withering attack from two of the club’s former stalwarts over his apparent reluctance to sign a reported £100,000 (€139,000) per week contract.

"I’m not playing the World Championship this season, definitely not, but I think I will definitely play a tournament again in my lifetime."

Malky Mackay is back in football after Wigan confirmed the Scot as their new manager.

Roy Hodgson wants to hold clear-the-air talks with Brendan Rodgers after the pair's conflict took another twist yesterday.

Gus Poyet insists he does not care what arch-rivals Newcastle do as he attempts to end Sunderland’s Monday malaise at Crystal Palace tonight.

Martin O'Neill has said he believes Roy Keane is capable of managing the Republic of Ireland at some point in the future.

Juan Mata has apologised to Manchester United fans after the team’s embarrassing 5-3 defeat to Leicester.

Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville admits he cannot understand why the club sold Danny Welbeck for £16m to Barclays Premier League rivals Arsenal.

Former Leeds striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has declared his interest in the vacant managerial position at Elland Road.

Manchester United have smashed the British transfer record to sign Angel di Maria from Real Madrid.

Radio and TV broadcaster UTV Media has reported a 62% jump in half-year profits.

Daley Blind’s agent says Manchester United are yet to launch a bid to sign his client.

“PSG have not found my receipt, thank God.”

Every reporter knows that ‘Man bites dog’ is a good story. This week’s global media storm has also taught us that ‘Luis Suarez bites opponent’ is big news, but in many different ways.

War veterans have called on former England and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore to apologise and resign from his radio job after his comments that Britain “thieved” the Falkland Islands.

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is a phenomenon who will be at "full throttle" against England on Thursday, according to his former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to extend his stay at the club but he admits the Gunners are no closer to tying up a contract extension for defender Bacary Sagna.

Reluctant gambler Mick Martin will rarely punt the full house: “You’d have put your kitchen sink on Hernandez to score there.”