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Madrid star Modric buys stake in Swansea City

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham may have the Hollywood spotlight, but Welsh rivals Swansea City are stealing some star power of their own with Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake.

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USMNT's Haji Wright nets 1st hat trick in England

A 26-year-old from Los Angeles, Wright scored in the 21st minute, then converted a penalty kick in the 29th after he was fouled by Chris Mepham. Wright scored in the 73rd for his 10th goal in 19 league matches this season.

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Burnley's Mejbri accuses opponent of racism

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has said he suffered "disgusting abuse" in a Championship match on Saturday amid an investigation into an alleged racist comment from Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic.

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FA blocks Wrexham's chance to compete in Europe

The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League's Welsh clubs' plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season.

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Avengers director Russo joins Shef. Utd board

Hollywood film director Joe Russo has joined the board of English second-tier outfit Sheffield United, the club have confirmed.

EFL Championship Ladder

TEAMGPWDLGDP
Burnley4325162+4591
Leeds United4225134+5388
Sheffield United422679+2483
Sunderland4321139+1876
Bristol City43171610+1067
Coventry City4319915+766
Middlesbrough4318916+1163
West Bromwich Albion43141811+1060
Millwall43161215-360
Blackburn Rovers4317818+359
Swansea City4316918-557
Watford4316819-656
Norwich City43131416+353
Queens Park Rangers43131416-553
Sheffield Wednesday43141118-1053
Stoke City43121417-950
Preston North End43101914-949
Portsmouth43131020-1449
Oxford United42121218-1748
Hull City43111220-1045
Derby County43111022-1143
Luton Town43111022-2543
Cardiff City4291518-2142
Plymouth Argyle4391321-3940