Leicester
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Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. A 2023 report ranked Leicester 16th out of the 50 largest UK cities on a range of economic measures, and the first of seven East Midlands cities.
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Kirk regrets relationship that led to Leicester sackingWillie Kirk says he regrets his decision to have a relationship with a player that led to his dismissal as Leicester manager.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Maresca took Leicester back to big time - but clouds on horizon?Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how Enzo Maresca guided Leicester to promotion but the club's future remains uncertain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leicester Tigers' Brown suspended for swearingLeicester's Mike Brown is suspended for five weeks, three of them suspended, following his sending off against Bristol Bears.BBC Sport - Published | |
Toone stunner gives Man Utd win over LeicesterElla Toone comes off the bench to score a superb winner for Manchester United against Leicester City at King Power Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leicester centre Kata handed three-game banLeicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata is suspended for three matches for his dangerous tackle on Northampton's Fraser Dingwall.BBC Sport - Published | |
Arsenal beat Leicester to secure Champions League placeArsenal secured the Women's Super League's third and final Champions League place with a comfortable home win over Leicester.BBC Sport - Published | |
Tigers' Premiership hopes 'rest' on derby - ClareLeicester's Premiership hopes hinge on Saturday's East Midlands derby against Northampton Saints, says Tigers hooker Charlie Clare.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watch Women's FA Cup semi-finals: Build-up as Tottenham host LeicesterWatch live coverage and follow live text updates as Tottenham face Leicester before Man Utd entertain Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Plymouth stun Championship leaders LeicesterMustapha Bundu scores the only goal of the game as Plymouth Argyle stun Championship leaders Leicester City at Home Park.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leicester to avoid points penalty this seasonLeicester City are not at risk of a points deduction this season after the EFL admits it is powerless to punish clubs for Premier League breaches.BBC Sport - Published | |
Longman strike helps Millwall stun LeicesterRyan Longman's brilliant winner lifts Millwall away from the drop zone and consigns Leicester to a fifth defeat in nine Championship matches.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leinster to face La Rochelle after Gibson-Park hat-trick sinks TigersJamison Gibson-Park scores a first-half hat-trick as Leinster defeat Leicester to set up a Champions Cup quarter-final against champions La Rochelle.BBC Sport - Published | |
Norwich beat Ipswich in East Anglian derbyIpswich Town are overtaken by Leicester at the top of the Championship following defeat by Norwich City in the East Anglian derby.BBC Sport - Published | Daly strikes as Villa hold Leicester to WSL drawRachel Daly's equaliser ensures Aston Villa stay above Leicester in the Women's Super League table.BBC Sport - Published |
Bristol City defeat piles pressure on LeicesterAnis Mehmeti's second-half stunner piles more misery on Championship title-chasers Leicester City as they lost 1-0 to Bristol City.BBC Sport - Published | Brighton hit back to win WSL thriller at LeicesterBrighton come from behind to beat Leicester in a thrilling Women's Super League contest at King Power Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Brighton comeback sinks Leicester in WSL thrillerBrighton come from behind to beat Leicester in a thrilling Women's Super League contest at King Power Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | Leicester start legal action over spending chargesLeicester City start legal proceedings against the Premier League and English Football League after being charged with allegedly breaking spending rules.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier League charges Leicester with spending breachLeicester City are charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight.BBC Sport - Published | Palmer - 'A smart footballer who can play everywhere'Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Dion Dublin praise 'very smart footballer' Cole Palmer after his performance in Chelsea's 4-2 win over Leicester.BBC Sport - Published |