And finally… taking chances

Fans on Merseyside will be linking up with faith groups this weekend as supporters continue to aid foodbank collections.

Every year when we announce the FSF Awards the Men’s Player of the Year trophy gets the most attention – but the awards also give us an opportunity to champion less celebrated work that happens off-the-pitch.

For fans travelling to this summer’s world cup hoping to take their flags into the stadium, the process may not be as straight-forward as you had wished. The local organising committee have published guidance on flags and banners, which are more stringent than at any previous tournament. 

This week we present what was perhaps our favourite own goal of last season. From the Bundesliga in April, have a look at Dresden’s Aias Aosman knee the ball into his own net with stylish elan from 18 yards out…