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Police have searched the headquarters of the Spanish soccer federation (reef) in Madrid as part of a corruption investigation. The operation is a part of a much broader research connected to alleged corruption in commercial enterprise, improper management of property and cash laundering, the prosecutor said. Police have been sporting out 11 searches on unspecified…

Southampton have postponed Wednesday’s Championship fixture with Preston North End following a major fire next to their St Mary’s ground. The club took the decision after consultation with local authorities and emergency services, with widespread disruption caused by the blaze.Roads around the stadium are closed as fire crews continue to deal with the situation. A new…

Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal overcame local rivals Tottenham in front of a sellout crowd at Emirates Stadium. The England striker smashed the ball home from close range early in the second half after Kim Little and Beth Mead combined to create the chance. Victory keeps Arsenal firmly in…

Patrick Bamford a point for Leeds United as their nine-match winning run came to an end in a feisty West Yorkshire derby against 10-man Huddersfield Town. Bamford slid in the equaliser midway through the second half as persistent Leeds pressure finally broke Huddersfield Town resistance.Crysencio Summerville hit the post in the closing stages as Daniel…

Sheffield United and Burnley are 11 points from Premier League safety and look doomed with just 12 matches of the season remaining. Premier League But who else is facing the threat of being relegated to the Championship? And which teams will stay up? Premier League It looks like one from six, with eight points separating…