A French top-flight match will be refereed by a female official for the first time when Stéphanie Frappart takes charge of Amiens’ Ligue 1 home match against Strasbourg on Sunday

  By The Guardian

Raheem Sterling’s defiant stance against the scourge of racism has been emboldened by his desire to protect future generations from abuse

  By The Guardian

Minute-by-minute report: Spurs strengthened their top-four position after eventually beating a Brighton side that defended for their lives

  By The Guardian

The Manchester United manager says he has confidence in himself and his team ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday

  By The Guardian

Chelsea have informed the referee Kevin Friend of remarks from the Burnley bench that incensed their head coach, Maurizio Sarri, during the sides’ 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge

  By The Guardian