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Every football team needs an anthem and Salford City have embraced one that puts their town at its very core - here is all you need to know about the club's walkout song.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under more fire following an interview with Sky News where he claimed that the United Kingdom had been "colonised by immigrants". The comments were swiftly criticised by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, while former England striker Gary Lineker has now accused Ratcliffe of "hypocrisy".

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez believes Cristiano Ronaldo could play "on and on and on" if he wanted to, as questions over the 41-year-old's future in the game intensify with each passing day. Ronaldo is almost certain to lead his country at the 2026 World Cup this summer in what is likely to be his international swansong, but it's still unclear when he will retire from the game entirely.

Peter Crouch has urged Tottenham to aim high when they start looking for a permanent replacement for fired manager Thomas Frank

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a hilarious response after being grilled on tactics during a press conference ahead of his team's FA Cup fourth round tie against League Two side Salford City on Saturday. Guardiola, who is known for his tactical innovations, was left stunned by a reporter's insightful question and jokingly invited him to become part of his staff.

Chelsea striker Liam Delap has opened up on his horror miss for the Blues against Hull City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night. The striker thought he had opened the scoring after blocking an attempted clearance from goalkeeper Dillon Phillips. Delap even started to celebrate before watching on as the ball struck the underside of the crossbar and then bounced away from goal.

Still just 22 years old, Jhon Duran has joined the sixth club of his increasingly nomadic career and his third in the space of just 12 months, making the controversial decision to head to Russia and sign for Zenit St Petersburg. It is a little over a year since the former Aston Villa hitman was being linked with European giants Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, but after spells in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, the striker is already drifting further into obscurity.

Hull City have confirmed arrests have been made after discriminatory chanting was heard during the 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea on Friday night. The Championship club's public address system sounded a warning to supporters to cease during the first half, warning supporters that chanting of a discriminatory nature is a criminal offence.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been criticised by England rugby union captain Maro Itoje after the Manchester United co-owner's rant on immigration. The INEOS founder has claimed that the United Kingdom has been "colonised by immigrants," leading to a backlash from both within and outside of the game.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a big FA Cup tie for Brenden Aaronson.

Chelsea thumped Hull City 4-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening. Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick, including a goal directly from a corner, and Estevao also hit the back of the net as the Blues thumped Liam Rosenior's old employers.

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the Al-Nassr squad and could feature in Saturday's clash with Al-Fateh. The Portuguese legend has missed his club side's last three games, having been frustrated by the Public Investment Fund during the January transfer window, but he now looks set to end his protest and return to the pitch.

Wigan Athletic interim manager Glenn Whelan has admitted he has taken Premier League advice ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie against Arsenal. The Latics are hoping to pull off a remarkable scalp when they take on the top-flight leaders.

Wrexham hero James McClean has been backed to make his professional boxing debut against famous YouTubers KSI or Jake Paul. The 36-year-old now plays for his hometown club Derry City but he has been backed to cash in on his Wrexham fame with a potential showbiz bout.

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has claimed Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze looked "lost" in the 1-1 draw with Brentford as Mikel Arteta's side dropped points in the Premier League title race. With Manchester City applying pressure, the Gunners failed to beat the Bees on Thursday night, seeing their lead at the top cut to four points.

Ahead of what is poised to be a significant World Cup year season, GOAL offers the definitive ranking of every MLS club in league history

Pep Guardiola has issued an impassioned defence of multiculturalism after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's incendiary comments about immigration in the United Kingdom. Ratcliffe claimed the UK had been "colonised by immigrants" in a BBC Sport interview that sparked outrage across the game and the Manchester City boss has now hit back at the United owner.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged with misconduct by the FA for the comments he made about the referee after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.

GOAL breaks down what teams could look like if MLS followed the NBA's lead with its All-Star game.

If it wasn't already clear, Jude Bellingham is the new face of adidas in men's football - taking on the mantle from Lionel Messi as he follows the path trodden by the likes of David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane to become a true icon of the Three Stripes. Like those former greats, his relationship with the German sportswear giant looks certain to stretch well beyond his playing days.

Michael Owen has delivered tactical advice to Harry Kane and England manager Thomas Tuchel, with the former Three Lions striker telling GOAL why the “best finisher in the world” needs to heed advice when it comes to doing his “job”. As the ultimate team player Kane is happy to drop wide and deep, but that takes him away from areas where he can cause the most damage.

Michael Carrick has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for January, marking a sensational start to his tenure as Manchester United’s interim boss. The former Red Devils midfielder has hit the ground running at Old Trafford, steadying a ship that looked destined to sink just weeks ago.

Gary Lineker has revealed the X-rated message that he would like to have seen Nottingham Forest stars deliver to owner Evangelos Marinakis during supposed committee meetings at the City Ground. The Reds are in the market for a fourth permanent manager of the season after parting ways with Sean Dyche - with players having a say in the decision to sack another coach.

Bayern Munich have officially secured the long-term future of Dayot Upamecano, confirming that the French international has signed a contract extension until 2030. The 27-year-old was in the final months of his previous deal, sparking intense speculation that he would leave for free. However, the defender has opted to commit his peak years to the Bavarian giants, dealing a massive blow to his high-profile suitors in Spain and France.

AC Milan are ready to trigger an extension option in Luka Modric’s contract, but the Ballon d’Or winner will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season. The iconic Croatian midfielder is now 40 years of age and wants to mull over his options carefully. USMNT star Christian Pulisic is taking a similar stance, as he delays committing to fresh terms at San Siro.

Aymeric Laporte has opened up on his decision to turn his back on the Saudi Pro League, admitting that life at Al-Nassr did not align with his professional or personal expectations. The Spain international, who completed a fairytale return to Athletic Club last summer, revealed that his desire to return to his roots outweighed lucrative offers from several other European giants, including Marseille.

England manager Thomas Tuchel admits that Jude Bellingham faces a “race against time” when it comes to proving his fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder is nursing a hamstring injury picked up at club level. He has not been ruled out of March internationals, but may require his head coach with the Three Lions to make a selection based on reputation this summer.

Manchester United are “leading the way” when it comes to a possible transfer for Scott McTominay, according to reports in Italy, as the Scotland international “dreams” of a return to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a productive spell in Italy with Serie A champions Napoli, but is open to the idea of retracing steps to English football in 2026.

Real Madrid have been handed a major boost ahead of their crucial La Liga meeting with Real Sociedad as Kylian Mbappe returned to first-team training on Friday. The Frenchman’s presence on the grass at Valdebebas appears to have cooled the immediate panic following a fresh injury scare that saw him miss two consecutive days of preparation.