European football: Roma close to Champions League return after beating Lazio

Gianluca Mancini's headers earn 2-0 win in Rome derbyMilan beat Genoa 2-1; Juventus lose to Fiorentina 2-0Roma took a huge step towards returning...
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Brentford v Crystal Palace, Leeds v Brighton: Premier League clockwatch – live

The latest goals and news from the Sunday 3pm kick-offsAlonso confirmed as Chelsea manager | Live scoresHello, good day and welcome to our...
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'Not even one beer': Guardiola curbs City's FA Cup celebrations with title to play for – video

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would not have 'even one beer' to celebrate Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea due to the title...
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Xabi Alonso coup shows Chelsea and BlueCo now see the value of aura

The former Real Madrid manager's desire to sign and create mentality monsters breaks with previous club policyThe Chelsea end was mostly empty by...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute report on the action at Old TraffordManchester United: who to keep, who to sell, who to signPremier League table | Golden Boot |...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

‘Green card for the planet'? Fifa's World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

‘Tearing down barriers': North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years

Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women's Champions League on WednesdayA North Korean women's football club has arrived in...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager on four-year contract

Former Liverpool and Madrid midfielder starts on 1 JulyAlonso feels ‘immense pride to be manager of great club'Chelsea have confirmed the...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense', says senior minister – UK politics live

Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation' around Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingAsked...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live

⚽ Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Email XaymacaHello and welcome to another Matchday live! We have...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

‘Got!': Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years

Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loftThis week, Stephen Butler completed a collection that he...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

Sydney FC break Newcastle hearts in penalty shootout to book place in A-League grand final

Sky Blues claim semi-final on penalties and will face Auckland FC in deciderCoach Patrick Kisnorbo hails ‘mental toughness' of Sydney sideSydney...
THE GUARDIAN May 17

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If this was Guardiola's last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay

Decisive forward doesn't fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City successOne...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Saints and sinners: if Southampton are found guilty of spying they should be punished | Jonathan Wilson

There needs to be a zero-tolerance approach to stealing other clubs' secrets – Kim Hellberg's emotional response shows just how deep this goesKim...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful' abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat

Club demand action over scenes at end of title-deciderHearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game'Hearts have issued a ferocious...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Guardiola says ‘no time' to celebrate FA Cup win with league title still to play for

‘Not even one beer' to be drunk, says City managerSemenyo ‘had to improvise' for sublime backheel finishPep Guardiola stated Manchester City would...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Xabi Alonso agrees deal in principle to become Chelsea head coach

Official announcement expected before Spurs matchFormer Real Madrid manager is Chelsea's first choiceChelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Manchester City's FA Cup glory: where final against Chelsea was won and lost

Antoine Semenyo's kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as City's forwards stepped up to end the challenge of McFarlane's...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

FA Cup final player ratings: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City

Antoine Semenyo produced a sublime back-heeled winner, but Moisés Caicedo and Reece James were anonymousRobert Sánchez Point-blank save from...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Manchester City win FA Cup final as Semenyo's moment of magic floors Chelsea

If this really was to have been Pep Guardiola's 24th and final Wembley appearance as the Manchester City manager, then he went out in trademark...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Mohamed Salah criticises ‘crumbling' Liverpool's season and demands return to ‘heavy metal' football

Salah posted on social media after 4-2 loss at VillaEgyptian forward's comments appear aimed at SlotMohamed Salah has launched another withering...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Hearts were broken again, but a season of such magnitude should be relished | Jonathan Wilson

Failure to wrench the title from the Glasgow giants is no cause for remorse given that Celtic and Rangers have been shaken from their...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Shaw doubles up as Manchester City mark WSL title by thrashing West Ham

Khadija Shaw set the agenda again, scoring her 20th and 21st goals in 22 WSL games in what could be her penultimate game in sky blue as City...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Declan Rice has already given his Marcus Rashford verdict amid rumours he could sign for Arsenal

Declan Rice’s past comments about Marcus Rashford now make for interesting reading amid links to Arsenal. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are...
ARSENAL INSIDER May 16

Celtic stun Hearts at the last in dramatic final-day shootout to retain Scottish title

Hearts arrived in Glasgow needing a point to create history. With four minutes of regulation time remaining, Derek McInnes and his players were...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Chelsea v Manchester City: FA Cup final – live

⚽ FA Cup final news from the 3pm BST kick-off at Wembley⚽ Chaotic Chelsea's shot at glory | Guardiola: ‘I've been fun'And now for something...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

European football: Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona with 'mission complete'

The 37-year-old scored 119 goals in spell with CatalansPole won three league titles, including this seasonRobert Lewandowski has confirmed he is...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Rosenborg’s Coaching Search: Former Leicester Manager Marti Cifuentes Seen As The Ideal Man by Expert

Embed from Getty Images Marti Cifuentes left Leicester in January. He is back in Norway and in this recent podcast, talking to Viaplay about his...
FILBERT WAY May 16

Manchester United's summer strategy: who to keep, who to sell and who to sign

Marcus Rashford and Manuel Ugarte appear prime candidates to leave while Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are among the targetsManchester United's...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Liverpool v Arsenal, Chelsea v Manchester United, Manchester City celebrations: WSL final day – live

⚽ WSL updates from around the grounds, 1pm BST starts⚽ Live scores | The latest table | And you can mail EmilliaHow are we here already? It only...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Former Fox in Search for New Leicester Manager: Links to Man Utd and Everton on this Potential Candidate

Embed from Getty Images Leicester will be in chase for a new manager, but still some uncertainty about Gary Rowett, as he or the club has not yet...
FILBERT WAY May 16

World Cup Royals

In less than a month's time, the best players from around the world will be kicking off the 2026 in North America. Ahead of the biggest tournament...
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Sunderland's Enzo Le Fée: ‘I'm a magician. Yes, really! I can do tricks'

Régis Le Bris's tricky midfielder on the joy he finds in playmaking and the Black Cats' push for European footballEnzo Le Fée has been chatting for...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

The Foxes’ Voice, Lineker & Vardy On The Miracle Season, Being A Maverick & Climbing The Ranks

Embed from Getty Images A great conversation between two of the best players ever to wear a Leicester shirt. The former England and Leicester...
FILBERT WAY May 16

Melbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with grand final win over Wellington

City seal domestic double with 3-1 victory over Phoenix at AAMI ParkHolly McNamara scores a double, Leticia McKenna adds a screamerTwo goals in...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Rank your favourite (and least!) World Cup kits - from Uruguay's dazzling home strip to THAT Puma-manufactured Swiss horror show

Germany's home shirt pays tribute to their 1990 and 2014 designs, which might make for troubling reading if you're an England fan, because they won...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE May 16

Do people actually hate Arsenal? Yes, they do. The real question is why? | Barney Ronay

Mikel Arteta's side will be deeply unpopular champions, but this probably says more about us than it does about themThere was a minor stir a few...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Scottish Premiership title decider, FA Cup final buildup and WSL finale – matchday live

⚽ Your welcome to an ultra-busy footballing weekend⚽ Today's fixtures | Tables | Get Football Daily | Mail EmilliaHello, good morning and welcome...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

‘It defies belief': West Ham and Tottenham fans fume amid relegation panic

Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, captures the discontent at both clubs after years of mismanagement as the trapdoor awaits one of themFury. Grief....
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix: A-League Women grand final – live

Updates from the women's championship deciderKick-off at AAMI Park is 4.15pm AESTAny thoughts? Send an emailHello and welcome to live coverage of...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

‘It will be mayhem if we win': Hearts fans await title decider with Celtic

Heart of Midlothian are gaining temporary fans from other Scottish teams who resent Celtic and Rangers' dominanceEdinburgh, a festival city, is...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil' – podcast

The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in...
THE GUARDIAN May 16

Former Reading star recalls hilarious promotion celebrations story with Sheffield United heroes

Reading and Sheffield United were promoted from the Championship together back in 2005/06 - and they even joined forces to celebrate.
THE STAR May 16

POV: you're Jim Chalmers using social media to sell the most ambitious budget of your life

Politicians still care about traditional media, but winning over people spending more of their lives online is the challenge for modern MPsGet our...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

‘Damaging': Arne Slot accepts Liverpool's form has ruined fans' confidence

Reds' Champions League hopes hurt by 4-2 defeatAston Villa's John McGinn ‘excited' by European finalArne Slot conceded defeat at Aston Villa could...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Pep Guardiola swears he's not leaving Manchester City before contract ends

FA Cup final will be 24th trip to stadium as City manager Spaniard aiming to win 17th major honour in decadePep Guardiola has described his ­decade...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Aston Villa back in Champions League as Watkins double sinks Liverpool

Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League in style after leapfrogging Liverpool with a stirring victory that exposed the blind spots that have...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Thirteen years in the making: Madrid's search for a saviour set to end in Mourinho return

The idea that one day Mourinho might return to the Bernabéu had hung in the air, if not really as a serious possibility. Now the impossible is...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Underdogs Chelsea have shot at glory at end of season of disruption

A defiant performance against Manchester City could deliver silverware in a year in which the club has already sacked two head coachesChelsea fared...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Cantona review - Beckham and Ferguson lively defenders as Eric gnomically quotes Baudelaire

Cannes film festival: This lively documentary about everyone's favourite hot-headed footballer/unlikely Ken Loach star will give more than just...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Football club owner accused of taking more than £28,000 from players' parents

Claims being reviewed by police and FAJamie Austin runs girls' club Red Star LionessesParents have accused the owner of the girls' football club...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Premier League and FA Cup final: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Manchester City face Chelsea for the trophy at Wembley while leaders Arsenal host Burnley on Monday nightFA Cup final (stats from all competitions)...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Met police preparing for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London

Officers said to be granted extra powers as marches through capital set for same day as FA Cup finalBritish police are preparing to mount one of...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Aston Villa v Liverpool: Premier League – live

⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Who should be player of the year?How do you do? Welcome to live,...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Scottish FA criticises McInnes and media after referee requires police protection

Official under watch after personal details leaked onlineHearts manager called Celtic decision ‘disgusting'The Scottish Football Association has...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

FA Cup final, US PGA golf and Premier League drama awaits – follow with us

Here's how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Marc Guéhi continues whirlwind FA Cup journey against club where it all began

Manchester City defender led Crystal Palace to Wembley triumph last season and is back to take on Chelsea Marc Guéhi's whirlwind 12 months in the...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Hearts eye immortality but O'Neill revival story makes Celtic a formidable obstacle

Their role in a title decider for the ages shows how far Hearts have come since fans rescued them from ruin but Celtic remain favouritesThis Hearts...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Hull fan's fury at EFL over Spygate after spending £2,000 to attend playoff final

Jack Gorbert travelling from Australia for Wembley gameEFL has raised doubts over fixture with Southampton A Hull City supporter who has spent...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Manchester City's page-turning narrative in a tale of two cup finals

While the rest of the known world is humming along to videos of former Bilbo near-hitmaker Colin Chisholm belting out the Hearts song, down south...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Departures of Kerr, Mead and Shaw mark end of an era in the Women's Super League | Tom Garry

Transfer window could include merry-go-round of forwards as division's top three clubs bid farewell to iconsSaturday's finale to the Women's Super...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Manchester United close to confirming Michael Carrick as permanent head coach

Carrick has secured Champions League footballTwo-year deal and option of further 12 monthsMichael Carrick is close to being appointed Manchester...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Alan Rothwell obituary

Actor who played Ken Barlow's younger brother in Coronation Street and appeared in Brookside, Heartbeat and EmmerdaleThe actor Alan Rothwell, who...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Reading scoop Gold Awards in Family Excellence scheme

Royals achieve gold standard. Reading Football Club are delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Family Excellence Gold Award for the...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 15

Spurs fans comments ahead of Newcastle v West Ham are definitely worth a look

Intriguing reading these comments from Spurs fans ahead of West Ham United facing Newcastle United. A 5.30pm kick-off on Sunday at St James’ Park....
THE MAG May 15

Séamus Coleman to finish as Everton player at end of season after 17-year stay

Captain has been offered coaching role at club Coleman may continue playing elsewhereSéamus Coleman will end his distinguished 17-year career with...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Premier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exit

Eddie Howe admitted Anthony Gordon may have played his final match for Newcastle amid Bayern speculation Continue reading...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Out of Contract, Ex Leicester Players and Managers Facing Life in Uncertainty

Embed from Getty Images Kelechi Iheanacho is one of a number of different ex Leicester players to be out of contract at the end of the season. He...
FILBERT WAY May 15

Scottish title finale latest, FA Cup final countdown, Premier League news – football live

⚽ All the latest heading into a busy weekend⚽ Ten things to look out for | Mail DominicWhat a week it's been in football. We've got the playoff...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Lincoln City and Cardiff City told what they must pay for 23-year-old Reading ace

Lincoln City are looking back to League One as they target their first signing for the summer transfer window. The post Lincoln City and Cardiff...
THE72.CO.UK May 15

Handle with care: why the iconic FA Cup is more than just a silver trophy | Emma John

Wreathed with more than 150 years of hopes, dreams and drama, the FA Cup reflects sporting heritage and mystiqueFootballing physiques have changed...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Who should win the Premier League player of the year award?

Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, David Raya and Rayan Cherki are the leading contendersBy WhoScoredThere is a version of this season...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

The Foxes’ Voice, Vardy’s Party, Ranieri’s Pizza & Leicester’s Premier League Miracle | The Jeff Stelling Show | OLBG

Embed from Getty Images The Foxes’ Voice is out with their next video, podcast or what you would like to call it. You should pop over to our main...
FILBERT WAY May 15

All in the mind: are exercise slides the next ugly shoe?

From Nike Mind, with its pre-game benefits, to recovery shoes from Hoka, bulbous sporty footwear is moving into fashionable circles. Will we see it...
THE GUARDIAN May 15

Premier League and FA Cup final: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Guardiola can claim 17th City trophy, Arteta weighs up another Arsenal reshuffle and Brentford's European dreams could edge closerA measure of Pep...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

A-League grand final key to Melbourne City's treble but Wellington are out to spoil party

After facing the Phoenix in the decider, the women's premiers will jet off to Korea for their Asian Champions League semi-finalWhat is a grand...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

How Tuchel wowed the FA during secret meeting at Munich airport

In this exclusive book extract, Rob Draper and Jonathan Northcroft reveal the remarkable process which led to Thomas Tuchel's appointment as...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil review – a daughter waits to fulfil her football fan father's final wish

Royal Lyceum, EdinburghDawn Steele stars in Ron Ferguson's warm-hearted tale of a town whose fortunes are tied to those of its coal mine and local...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Filbert Way Stories, The JJ Files

Embed from Getty Images This season a new JJ turned up at the club, as another moved on.Jordan James arrived as sudden as James Justin departured....
FILBERT WAY May 14

Celtic penalty debacle shows why Scottish football must get rid of video assistant referees | Ewan Murray

Gary Lineker called it possibly the worst VAR decision he has seen. Celtic's win against Motherwell is another reason to get rid of the systemThis...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Westminster waits in frenzied limbo before Wes jumpstarts day of drama | John Crace

Everything was in place for a move against the PM but for a moment Labour seemed to have forgotten the final actUK politics live – latest...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Chelsea's Sam Kerr confirms she will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season

Australia striker to leave after six and a half yearsKerr is Chelsea's all-time leading WSL goalscorerSam Kerr will leave Chelsea this summer when...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

QPR 2025/26 Player Ratings : The Goalkeepers

If the defensive record made for uncomfortable reading, the goalkeeping situation has been equally troubling throughout Queens Park Rangers‘...
VITAL FOOTBALL May 14

Handling it well: Hearts heavy after Celtic penalty and now wary of Paradise loss

Having viewed the incident that led to Celtic being awarded a spot-kick against Motherwell more often than we've put on socks, Football Daily still...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

Cardiff City's three-year Charlie Savage pursuit and new cut-price transfer fee

WalesOnline spoke to Reading Chronicle journalist Ramy Abou-Setta for the inside track on the Bluebirds' interesting in the Wales midfielder
WALESONLINE.CO.UK May 14

Xabi Alonso earns backing of Chelsea players as talks with club progress

Former Real Madrid manager likely to be offered jobReece James fit to face Manchester City in FA Cup finalChelsea's players believe Xabi Alonso is...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

EFL says Southampton could be kicked out of playoff final and raises possibility of delay

Hearing over spying allegations on or before TuesdayFans warned before booking travel and accommodationThe English Football League has indicated...
THE GUARDIAN May 14

La Liga's relegation race becomes chaos as Espanyol end 143-day winless streak | Sid Lowe

A stoppage-time eruption and a crying Manolo González means the Catalan club's long-awaited victory changes everything at the bottom of the...
THE GUARDIAN May 14
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