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Wayne Rooney has ended his illustrious playing career to take up a job as full-time Derby manager, the Championship club announced on Friday. Derby confirmed the 35-year-old former Manchester United and England forward had agreed to a…

British supermarket group Asda on Wednesday urged its customers to shop considerately and not buy more than they normally would after new COVID-19 lockdowns were introduced across the United Kingdom to stem the spread of the virus. Under…

The UK government on Tuesday launched an extra £4.6-billion ($6.3-billion, 5.1-billion-euro) package for virus-battered businesses as England began a fresh lockdown set to last weeks. “This will help businesses to get through the months…

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped to the 35th position on the latest FIFA global rankings for November. The Eagles slipped three places, after settling for back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone in their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations…

Experts have called for strong policies, regulations and actions by governments across the world that would reduce health risks from the consumption of tobacco cigarettes. The stakeholders, who spoke at a virtual meeting, said this…

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on Saturday announced that a second national lockdown will be imposed across England from midnight on Thursday, November 5 with all nonessential shops, restaurants, pubs and leisure facilities…

Manchester United have signed former Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer as well as Brazil left-back Alex Telles from Porto. Atalanta winger Amad Diallo will join the club in January 2021. The 33-year-old…

Raheem Sterling's late penalty gave England victory as they started their Uefa Nations League campaign in Iceland - despite the hosts squandering the chance to rescue a point by missing an injury-time spot-kick. In a chaotic end to…

English teenager Jude Bellingham has joined Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund from English Championship side Birmingham city, the German club announced Monday. The 17-year-old has signed a “long-term contract” and is to join the…

Marcus Rashford is to become the youngest person to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his work campaigning against child poverty and his sporting achievements. The 22-year-old Manchester United and…