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A consortium featuring former Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has received regulatory approval to acquire a shareholding in Northampton Town. The Independent Football Regulator and EFL cleared the deal as the League Two side aim to wipe out debt following relegation.

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has reached a milestone that most football fans only ever dream of by becoming an official Panini sticker. The lifelong Port Vale supporter has teamed up with the iconic collectibles brand and his beloved club to release a limited-edition "shiny" following his growing involvement with the Valiants.