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England manager Gareth Southgate says it is important for players to wear poppies Play

England manager Gareth Southgate says it is important for players to wear poppies

The interim England boss said that wearing the remembrance poppies is part of the history and tradition of the national team. It is thought that players on both sides will wear a poppy when England take on Scotland at Wembley on 11 November. This comes after Fifa warned the English FA that wearing poppies on shirts could result in sanctions due to a ban on religious, political or commercial messages on playing kit Nov 7, 2016
Arsene Wenger: Penalty decision in Spurs match was harsh Play

Arsene Wenger: Penalty decision in Spurs match was harsh

Tottenham enjoyed a strong start to the game, owever, the Gunners responded well and took the lead in the 42 minute of the game as Wimmer headed the ball into his own net. Spurs were the better side once again in the second half and Harry Kane converted a penalty to equalise the game. Speaking about the penalty after the game, Wenger called the referees call decision harsh because the foul did not look dangerous. Nov 6, 2016
Theresa may blasts Fifa over ‘outrageous’ poppy ban Play

Theresa may blasts Fifa over ‘outrageous’ poppy ban

Theresa May has lambasted Fifa by branding the governing bodys poppy ban as utterly outrageous. The comments come as the Football Association (FA) attempt to get the ban lifted for the Armistice Day match between England and Scotland on 11 November. The row has broken out because teams are not allowed to carry political, religious or commercial messages on their shirts under Fifa regulations. Nov 3, 2016
Cubs break the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’ by beating the Cleveland Indians Play

Cubs break the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’ by beating the Cleveland Indians

The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the Curse of the Billy Goat and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings on 2 November in a thrilling Game Seven classic. The curse was allegedly given in 1945 after Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis was asked to take his goat out of the stadium because its smell was bothering other fans. Outraged, Sianis allegedly declared: ‘Them Cubs, they aint gonna win no more. Nov 3, 2016
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