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EXPLAINED: Dave beasant - The Real Truth

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism

The Guardian - UK

Cole Palmer Injury Absence Extended After Freak Accident at Home

The Blues’ attacking talisman has already been absent for 13 games this season.

Sports Illustrated

For all footballers out there lying about their past glories: the taxman cometh

Some stories can’t be proved wrong, but Karel Prince’s HMRC of Football podcast is exposing those who have embellished a little too much

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‘I used to ride a motorbike and my crash helmet would get filled. From my point of view, the best was talcum powder, but there were other things…’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang dressing room pranks

The Crazy Gang's antics were the stuff of legend in the 1980s

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‘I can remember Dennis Wise following me up – when I lifted the trophy, I heard him behind cheering and shouting, “You bastards!” I thought, “You can’t say that in front of Princess Diana!”’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup upset win over Liverpool

The former Crazy Gang stopper saved a penalty in the shock 1988 FA Cup victory

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'I still love Sheffield United, but I’ve never seen the club score a goal in a play-off final – I hope it’s promotion this time, and my kids don’t have to experience what I did' Billy Sharp exclusive with FourFourTwo

Former Blades striker is praying that his boyhood team can finally end an unwanted record when they face Sunderland

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Iconic FA Cup images

A trip through FA Cup history in photographic form

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Goalkeeper captains

Team captains often play in defence and midfield, but football has had its share of goalkeepers who have skippered sides from the back. Here, some famous examples...

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Footballers who played for non-league teams

A look at some high-profile players who featured for non-league teams, either at the beginning or the end of their careers...

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Newcastle's worst ever signings

Which have been Newcastle's most regrettable transfer moves?

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