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Did 'The Butcher of Bilbao' get a bad rap? Was Goikoetxea more 'hero' than 'killer'?

Did 'The Butcher of Bilbao' get a bad rap? Was Goikoetxea more 'hero' than 'killer'?

Athletic Bilbao legend Andoni Goikoetxea is renowned as one of football's dirtiest players - but was "The Butcher of Bilbao" more 'hero' than 'killer'?

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Gary Lineker tears up as he bids emotional farewell to iconic Match of the Day after controversial BBC axe

Gary Lineker tears up as he bids emotional farewell to iconic Match of the Day after controversial BBC axe

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United sold £75m Chelsea flop ‘too soon’

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United sold £75m Chelsea flop ‘too soon’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pushing to sign Arsenal star after ‘positive’ meeting

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pushing to sign Arsenal star after ‘positive’ meeting

Virgil Van Dijk and Pep Guardiola lead Gary Lineker tributes after final Match of the Day

Virgil Van Dijk and Pep Guardiola lead Gary Lineker tributes after final Match of the Day

Wimbledon captain Jake Reeves looking to secure part in club's history at Wembley

Wimbledon captain Jake Reeves looking to secure part in club's history at Wembley

Gary Lineker wipes away tears after emotional Match of the Day tribute on BBC farewell

Gary Lineker wipes away tears after emotional Match of the Day tribute on BBC farewell

Arsenal on red alert as Barcelona hope to complete transfer in matter of days

Arsenal on red alert as Barcelona hope to complete transfer in matter of days

Revealed: Ruben Amorim's secret trip to Monaco after Europa League final defeat that saw him commit to Man United

Revealed: Ruben Amorim's secret trip to Monaco after Europa League final defeat that saw him commit to Man United

Match of the Day review: There was no sign of Gary Lineker's off-screen issues in another fitting performance full of class and panache - good luck to the iconic show's trio of new presenters in replicating his simple elegance

Match of the Day review: There was no sign of Gary Lineker's off-screen issues in another fitting performance full of class and panache - good luck to the iconic show's trio of new presenters in replicating his simple elegance

Man United agree Matheus Cunha deal as Ruben Amorim moves closer to sealing first summer transfer with Red Devils set to trigger Wolves star's £62.5m release clause

Man United agree Matheus Cunha deal as Ruben Amorim moves closer to sealing first summer transfer with Red Devils set to trigger Wolves star's £62.5m release clause

Roy Keane reveals what Man United must do to 'get back up the table' and insists 'they can't be any worse' - as Jamie Redknapp urges club to sell one superstar

Roy Keane reveals what Man United must do to 'get back up the table' and insists 'they can't be any worse' - as Jamie Redknapp urges club to sell one superstar

Liverpool dealt early blow for title defence next season with key player set to miss MULTIPLE games after summer break

Liverpool dealt early blow for title defence next season with key player set to miss MULTIPLE games after summer break

Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day show ends with SEVEN-MINUTE tribute as Alan Shearer, Alan Hansen and Ian Wright send heartfelt messages

Gary Lineker's final Match of the Day show ends with SEVEN-MINUTE tribute as Alan Shearer, Alan Hansen and Ian Wright send heartfelt messages

Why Mats Knoester was happier about Dimitar Mitov's heroics than Aberdeen team mates

Why Mats Knoester was happier about Dimitar Mitov's heroics than Aberdeen team mates

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Spurs loanee argues Aberdeen won Scottish Cup because they wanted it more than Celtic

Spurs loanee argues Aberdeen won Scottish Cup because they wanted it more than Celtic

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Sheikh Jassim and Qataris make call over renewing Man Utd interest as share price tumbles

Sheikh Jassim and Qataris make call over renewing Man Utd interest as share price tumbles

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Nuno Espirito Santo speaks out on Nottingham Forest future after Chelsea heartbreak

Nuno Espirito Santo speaks out on Nottingham Forest future after Chelsea heartbreak

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Sky Sports issue apology to Salah and Van Dijk during Liverpool trophy celebrations

Sky Sports issue apology to Salah and Van Dijk during Liverpool trophy celebrations

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Gary Lineker's parting shot at BBC boss as ex-England star set for final MOTD show

Gary Lineker's parting shot at BBC boss as ex-England star set for final MOTD show

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David Martindale on why he would 'cut the VAR cable' as Livingston boss performs U-turn on previous stance

David Martindale on why he would 'cut the VAR cable' as Livingston boss performs U-turn on previous stance

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Jordan Amissah wants Ross County to go out and prove one thing in decisive Livingston play-off

Jordan Amissah wants Ross County to go out and prove one thing in decisive Livingston play-off

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Mats Knoester reveals how Dimitar Mitov got him off the hook as Aberdeen cup hero shares Celtic penalty secret

Mats Knoester reveals how Dimitar Mitov got him off the hook as Aberdeen cup hero shares Celtic penalty secret

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Inside the Celtic dressing room after Scottish Cup heartache as Brendan Rodgers makes two things clear

Inside the Celtic dressing room after Scottish Cup heartache as Brendan Rodgers makes two things clear

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Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Gary Lineker moments before Match of the Day exit

Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Gary Lineker moments before Match of the Day exit

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Gary Lineker makes trademark joke in first words on final Match of the Day episode

Gary Lineker makes trademark joke in first words on final Match of the Day episode

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Ruben Amorim confirms 32-man travelling squad for £8m post-season Man Utd tour

Ruben Amorim confirms 32-man travelling squad for £8m post-season Man Utd tour

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Sky Sports host Kelly Cates apologises to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk during trophy party

Sky Sports host Kelly Cates apologises to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk during trophy party

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Nottingham Forest's season is a success story, not a failure... the Premier League table puts a big smile on my face, writes club legend GARRY BIRTLES

Nottingham Forest's season is a success story, not a failure... the Premier League table puts a big smile on my face, writes club legend GARRY BIRTLES

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Aston Villa have every right to feel aggrieved after big mistake at Old Trafford... the referee blew his whistle too early, writes MARK CLATTENBURG

Aston Villa have every right to feel aggrieved after big mistake at Old Trafford... the referee blew his whistle too early, writes MARK CLATTENBURG

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'At the end of the day, it came down to who wanted it more,' says emotional Dons hero Alfie Dorrington

'At the end of the day, it came down to who wanted it more,' says emotional Dons hero Alfie Dorrington

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Thelin blown away by Aberdeen support as Dons fans turn out in their thousands to paint the town red in wake of Scottish Cup final triumph

Thelin blown away by Aberdeen support as Dons fans turn out in their thousands to paint the town red in wake of Scottish Cup final triumph

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Mohamed Salah reveals he WAS in negotiations with Saudi clubs before extending at Liverpool - as forward also addresses Barcelona and Real Madrid links in bombshell interview

Mohamed Salah reveals he WAS in negotiations with Saudi clubs before extending at Liverpool - as forward also addresses Barcelona and Real Madrid links in bombshell interview

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Man United squad fly straight to Malaysia for £8m post-season tour just HOURS after beating Aston Villa to end their worst-ever Premier League term

Man United squad fly straight to Malaysia for £8m post-season tour just HOURS after beating Aston Villa to end their worst-ever Premier League term

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Gary Lineker's final BBC appearance: Match of the Day opens with emotional tribute as £1.4million star says 'it wasn't meant to end this way' as he says goodbye following axing

Gary Lineker's final BBC appearance: Match of the Day opens with emotional tribute as £1.4million star says 'it wasn't meant to end this way' as he says goodbye following axing

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Juventus ensure Champions League action next season with victory at Venezia

Juventus ensure Champions League action next season with victory at Venezia

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Gary Lineker tells Match of the Day viewers ‘it wasn’t meant to end this way’ as he presents final show

Gary Lineker tells Match of the Day viewers ‘it wasn’t meant to end this way’ as he presents final show

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Gary Lineker opens final Match of the Day with joke over BBC row

Gary Lineker opens final Match of the Day with joke over BBC row

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Man Utd confirm 32-man squad for post-season tour as Alejandro Garnacho decision made

Man Utd confirm 32-man squad for post-season tour as Alejandro Garnacho decision made

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Gary Lineker makes subtle six-word joke about BBC exit as Match of the Day changed

Gary Lineker makes subtle six-word joke about BBC exit as Match of the Day changed

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Roy Keane smirks live on TV before responding to Ruben Amorim’s claim that the ‘good days are coming’ for Man Utd

Roy Keane smirks live on TV before responding to Ruben Amorim’s claim that the ‘good days are coming’ for Man Utd

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Fuming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers two-word X-rated response to critics in fiery press conference

Fuming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers two-word X-rated response to critics in fiery press conference

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Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte ‘to leave Napoli despite guiding them to Serie A title with replacement lined up’

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte ‘to leave Napoli despite guiding them to Serie A title with replacement lined up’

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Inside Chelsea’s dressing room celebrations after Champions League spot secured and fans will LOVE what Caicedo says

Inside Chelsea’s dressing room celebrations after Champions League spot secured and fans will LOVE what Caicedo says

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Paul Scholes urges Jack Grealish to join Premier League club after Man City snub

Paul Scholes urges Jack Grealish to join Premier League club after Man City snub

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Matheus Cunha takes Manchester United star’s shirt number ahead of £62.5m transfer

Matheus Cunha takes Manchester United star’s shirt number ahead of £62.5m transfer

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I didn't get emotional on wedding day so I'm in doghouse with wife after Aberdeen Scottish Cup tears

I didn't get emotional on wedding day so I'm in doghouse with wife after Aberdeen Scottish Cup tears

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Aberdeen Scottish Cup win as great as Gothenburg as chairman Dave Cormack revels in Celtic Hampden triumph

Aberdeen Scottish Cup win as great as Gothenburg as chairman Dave Cormack revels in Celtic Hampden triumph

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Ross Doohan to join Celtic as free transfer from Aberdeen ticks key box for Brendan Rodgers

Ross Doohan to join Celtic as free transfer from Aberdeen ticks key box for Brendan Rodgers

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Max Johnston hits Sturm Graz title repeat as Scot takes us inside 'intense' final moments and party scenes

Max Johnston hits Sturm Graz title repeat as Scot takes us inside 'intense' final moments and party scenes

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Aston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash

Aston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash

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Mikel Arteta reminds Arsenal chief about transfer promise as he sets out summer plans

Mikel Arteta reminds Arsenal chief about transfer promise as he sets out summer plans

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Gary Lineker's parting shot at BBC boss as Match of the Day feud turns ugly

Gary Lineker's parting shot at BBC boss as Match of the Day feud turns ugly

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Aston Villa release angry statement and demand action after Man Utd controversy

Aston Villa release angry statement and demand action after Man Utd controversy

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Arne Slot drops hint on Liverpool's transfer plans and delivers reality check

Arne Slot drops hint on Liverpool's transfer plans and delivers reality check

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Manchester United star confirms he is leaving the club - as Red Devils reveal midfielder is one of three players going as a free agent after Aston Villa win

Manchester United star confirms he is leaving the club - as Red Devils reveal midfielder is one of three players going as a free agent after Aston Villa win

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Sky Sports shock staff after axing long-running programme loved by Jurgen Klopp amid TV company's restructure, plus why Jobe Bellingham ditched his surname during play-off final victory - INSIDE SPORT

Sky Sports shock staff after axing long-running programme loved by Jurgen Klopp amid TV company's restructure, plus why Jobe Bellingham ditched his surname during play-off final victory - INSIDE SPORT

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Arne Slot thanks Liverpool fans for emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold send-off in Reds star's final game - after plea to supporters not to boo the departing defender beforehand

Arne Slot thanks Liverpool fans for emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold send-off in Reds star's final game - after plea to supporters not to boo the departing defender beforehand

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The Preview: For how much longer will fortune smile on County as survival bid goes to the wire again?

The Preview: For how much longer will fortune smile on County as survival bid goes to the wire again?

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Can Celtic trust Brendan Rodgers to splash tens of millions more to take club to next level?

Can Celtic trust Brendan Rodgers to splash tens of millions more to take club to next level?

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Enzo Maresca gives X-rated retort to Chelsea's critics after Blues secured Champions League football next season by beating Nottingham Forest

Enzo Maresca gives X-rated retort to Chelsea's critics after Blues secured Champions League football next season by beating Nottingham Forest

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