Football

Tottenham's Eric Dier said "nature was calling" when he ran off the pitch in the middle of a Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea.

Manchester United have another bid rejected for Jadon Sancho, Pep Guardiola wants a new left-back at Manchester City, plus more.

Manchester City sign defender Ruben Dias from Benfica on a six-year deal for about £65m.

A leader and one of Europe's most promising centre-backs - meet Ruben Dias, the man Man City hope can fill the void left by Vincent Kompany.

Birmingham City boss Carla Ward criticises the "ridiculous" three-day gap between the Women's FA Cup quarter and semi-finals.

Premier League leaders Leicester have had an offer accepted for teenage French defender Wesley Fofana, Saint Etienne have announced.

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.

Macclesfield Town are expelled from the National League, 13 days after they were wound up by the High Court.

The new handball rule is a "massive problem" and "something has to change", says Tottenham defender Eric Dier.

Aldershot's Jamie Sendles-White urges the National League to begin its season on Saturday to avoid more financial uncertainty for players.

Fans of sixth-tier clubs will be unable to attend their team's FA Cup second qualifying round matches this weekend.

Fulham boss Scott Parker says vice-chairman Tony Khan's Twitter apology for Monday's 3-0 defeat by Aston Villa was "not helpful".

Spurs coach Nuno Santos is fined £8,000 and banned from the touchline for one match for "improper conduct" in Spurs' draw with Newcastle

Ryan Fraser and Ryan Porteous are named in a 26-man Scotland squad for the Euro 2020 play-off semi final against Israel at Hampden next week.

Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie is facing a "lengthy lay-off" as he is set to have an operation on his shoulder.

West Brom agree another loan deal with Benfica for midfielder Filip Krovinovic.

Manchester United are in talks with Porto over a deal for Brazilian full-back Alex Telles.

Gundeep Anand chats with football and MMA presenter Layla Anna-Lee about hosting with Idris Elba and voicing the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

Teams will discover their European fate when the Champions League draw takes place on Thursday and the Europa League draw a day later.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp asks 'did I hear you right Mr Keane?' after hearing his side described as "sloppy" in the win over Arsenal.