Sexual abuse ‘claim farming' arrests; Steggall's corridor ambush over electoral laws; and fashion's football shirts obsession

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Champions League: Feyenoord edge out Milan, Club Brugge defeat Atalanta

Igor Paixão's strike downs Rossoneri in Rotterdam Controversial penalty gives Brugge late success Feyenoord held out for a 1-0 win at home against...
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Championship roundup: Plymouth ride FA Cup fever to thrash Millwall 5-1

Hardie the hero again as Argyle move off bottom Sunderland, Burnley and Sheffield United march on The FA Cup giantkillers Plymouth roared to their...
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Liverpool's Van Dijk claims referee failed to control fiery Merseyside derby

Thrilling Goodison Park encounter ended in mass brawl Post-match scenes ‘added to entertainment', says Moyes Virgil van Dijk accused the referee...
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Everton's logic-defying derby leveller reminds us football cannot be tamed | Jonathan Liew

Tarkowski's goal against Liverpool didn't undo the mistakes of the past but Goodison sure embraced the madness Before the actual ending, and then...
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Everton's Tarkowski thwarts Liverpool as final Goodison derby ends in brawl

Explosive, was how David ‘Mystic' Moyes had predicted the 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park would play out. James Tarkowski...
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Maeda gives Celtic Champions League hope but Kane wins first leg for Bayern

At 2-0 down, Celtic were staring at the invidious scenario of a box-ticking exercise in Munich next week. Their response, clawing their way back...
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Semi-automated offside VAR to be trialled in FA Cup fifth round

PGMOL happy with improvements to delayed technology Seven of eight FA Cup ties are at Premier League grounds Semi-automated offside technology...
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Match wrap | Derby County 0 Oxford United 0

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'They can be tamed': Shrewsbury Town boss on Reading 'kids' and Noel Hunt

Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted he had a plan to quieten 'a couple' of players who Reading are 'heavily relied upon' in Tuesday's...
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Celtic v Bayern Munich: Champions League playoff round, first leg – live

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Anatomy of a Tifo: City's Madrid jibe makes confused super club look small | Barney Ronay

Rodri banner is a worrying sign for an organisation that is slightly losing its own strict and impressive sense of order It can be a fun exercise...
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Saudi ambassador tells World Cup fans: ‘You can have fun without alcohol'

Prince Khalid expects 2034 tournament to be dry ‘There's no alcohol. You can't live without a drink?' The Saudi Arabian ambassador to the UK has...
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Everton v Liverpool: Premier League – live

Follow Goodison's Park's final derby, kick-off 7.30pm GMT Live scores | Football Daily | Goodison gallery | Mail Niall The final Merseyside...
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Celtic v Bayern Munich: Nine match facts ahead of UCL clash

Celtic face Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Playoff first leg this evening. Anticipation is building around the city in the first knock...
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Manchester City and the Expected Pain meter

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‘No doubt' kiss Luis Rubiales gave Jenni Hermoso was not consensual, court told

Prosecutor tells sexual assault trial that Spanish player has no reason not to tell the truth about what happened There is no doubt the kiss Luis...
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Reading boss 'sick of minimum contact rubbish' after another waved away penalty claim

Reading boss Noel Hunt has hit out at officiating following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury Town in which he felt his side were denied a...
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Ratcliffe believes latest Manchester United job cuts will help club avoid going bust

Co-owner feels finances left him with little choice Action designed to make United profitable in two years Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes his decision...
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Leicester City; Caleb Okoli

Embed from Getty Images Caleb Okoli joined Leicester from Atalanta in the summer of 2024. The fee paid for his services was €14M. Okoli is under...
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CPS decision to charge Sam Kerr was attack on free speech, says lawyer

Exclusive: Geoffrey Robertson KC calls for investigation into prosecutors' handling of case against footballer A leading human rights lawyer has...
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In move from NYC FC to Man City, Christian McFarlane could be a CFG success story

The 18-year-old left-back is one of world football's best prospects after coming through an MLS academy and second-team system An England left-back...
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Premier League seeks power to access club premises during investigations

Ability to enter buildings would relate to financial rules It could be used if club has not complied with inquiry The Premier League has asked its...
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The bad news for Manchester City: Real Madrid are Real Madrid again

It took an epic ending but there was no doubt about the better side at the Etihad – and that is ominous for the rest of Europe With four minutes to...
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Fashion's ongoing obsession with football jerseys: ‘I would absolutely die for that shirt'

Influenced by 90s nostalgia and celebrity trends, vintage sports shirts have hit the mainstream, and demand for rare kits has ‘skyrocketed' in...
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'It's a disappointing one': Reading defender to miss up to six weeks with calf injury

Reading defender Harlee Dean is to miss between four to six weeks with a calf injury, manager Noel Hunt has confirmed. The 33-year-old was only a...
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Be skeptical of the latest Tottenham takeover rumors

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty ImagesThe latest Qatari takeover story in the Guardian has a sensational headline but is short on details. Social media...
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'They've been spreading Instagram!' - Bruno Fernandes told he's 'surrounded by waste' at Man Utd with too many players in squad lacking 'winning mentality'

Bruno Fernandes has been told he is "surrounded by waste" at Manchester United, with too many players in the squad obsessed with social media.
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Real Madrid do it yet again to stun Manchester City: Football Weekly - podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as the Champions League playoff round begins, featuring a five-goal...
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‘Dark day for parks': Plans to build Spurs academy on London green space approved

Residents had unsuccessfully challenged Enfield council in court over club's plan to build pitches on rewilded area rich in bats and newts A...
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Mapi León incident shows women's football needs to protect its players

The fallout from Spain's Liga F game at the weekend led to Daniela Caracas suffering horrendous online abuse On Monday footage began to circulate...
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'Rob would be a fantastic owner for Reading', says Wycombe Wanderers legend

Wycombe Wanderers legend Joe Jacobson has spoken out on the role he had during Rob Couhig's failed takeover of Reading Football Club, still hoping...
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Arsenal facing striker shortage with fears Havertz could miss weeks with injury

Germany forward picks up injury at Dubai training camp Martinelli, Saka and Jesus among forwards already out Arsenal fear an injury to Kai Havertz...
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Monaco manager Adi Hütter: ‘I hate boring football. It should be inspiring'

Hütter discusses his style of management, his exciting youngsters and their Champions League tie against Benfica By Luke Entwistle for Get French...
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Reading Ratings: Royals fail to impress across the board against Shrewsbury Town

Reading proved disappointing on Tuesday in a 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury Town, with few players walking away with much credit in the bank. Take a look...
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Daniel Levy may continue to run Spurs in potential Qatari takeover plan

Prospective buyers keen to retain chairman's expertise Fans chanted ‘Levy out' during FA Cup loss at Aston Villa Daniel Levy could be given the...
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As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack

The Matildas and Chelsea forward won't be proud of the footage of her in a police station. But her acquittal underlines that the charges and court...
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Noel Hunt ‘Frustrated' By Reading's Draw With Shrewsbury Town

Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty ImagesThe Royals put in a poor display to drop two points against relegation-battling Salop. The Royals...
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Hunt: "I'm frustrated but the boys are giving everything"

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Everton v Liverpool: Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park – in pictures

As the final derby at Goodison takes place, we look at some images from the so-called ‘friendly derby' at the famous old ground by Stanley Park...
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Bayern's Scottish adventures: from wrath against Raith to a shock at Aberdeen

Before the German club face Celtic in a Champions League playoff we recount a rich history that goes back decades Given Bayern Munich's lengthy...
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Hang them in the Louvre: football tables as works of art | The Knowledge

Plus: clubs making big profits on ageing players and the WSL teams playing each other four times in 13 days “Magdeburg were top of the 2.Bundesliga...
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TV tonight: more cringeworthy comedy in Amandaland

The hugely fun Motherland spin-off continues to create excruciating moments. Plus: Charlie and Daisy May Cooper reunite. Here's what to watch this...
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Sam Kerr found not guilty - podcast

Matildas captain and Chelsea skipper Sam Kerr's trial for racially aggravated harassment has ended with a not guilty verdict. Sport reporter Jack...
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Man Utd players 'hold talks behind Ruben Amorim's back' as growing concern leaks out

Concerns about Ruben Amorim are reportedly spreading throughout the Man Utd dressing room.
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Nurses stood down over ‘sickening' video; CBA's bumper profit; and America's dog champions

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Reading 1-1 Shrewsbury Town: Wareham nets but Royals let lead slip

Reading were denied a League One home win against Shrewsbury as they let a one-goal lead slip against their relegation battling opponents.
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Nottingham Forest beat 10-man Exeter on penalties as Devon double denied

At 11.04pm, at last there was a result, Nottingham Forest avoiding an FA Cup upset against 10-man Exeter City after prevailing from the final...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Championship roundup: Leeds rout Watford as Farke hails ‘poetry in motion'

Leads win 4-0 away to surge five points clear at top Preston and Coventry boost playoff hopes Daniel Farke hailed Leeds' “top level” forwards...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid: Champions League playoff player ratings

Erling Haaland impressed despite defeat and Jude Bellingham showed up when his team needed it most Ederson Brilliant low second-half save from...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Three questions and three answers from Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid

Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty ImagesLate drama sealed the comeback win Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City...
MANAGING MADRID Feb 11

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr claims banner mocking his Ballon d'Or snub inspired his match-winning performance against Man City

City fans unveiled a giant tifo before the dramatic 3-2 Champions League play-off first leg defeat, depicting Rodri collecting the Ballon d'Or...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 11

Sam Kerr gets backing to retain Matildas captaincy following not guilty verdict

Kerr ‘more than fit' to continue, says former players' union boss Kate Gill Player's long-standing endorsement deal with Nike remains intact Sam...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Even Total Haaland cannot stop Manchester City's continuing nightmare | Barney Ronay

Pep Guardiola had a plan with his Norwegian striker at the centre, but it was no match for Carlo Ancelotti's aura Almost, but also, somehow,...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

‘It's just bad decisions': Guardiola rues late goals as City slip to Madrid defeat

City conceded twice in final six minutes of 3-2 loss ‘Everyone has to take accountability – I take it' Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City...
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Reading 1-1 Shrewsbury Town: A Tough Watch

Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesHarry's take as Reading slumped to a poor draw against Shrewsbury. The last game I was able to attend was the...
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Reading 1-1 Shrewsbury Town: Player Ratings

Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesWareham gets his fourth goal of the season, but too many Royals aren't at the races against Shrewsbury. Joel...
SBNATION.COM Feb 11

'We weren't at our best' says Reading boss after Shrewsbury Town draw

Reading boss Noel Hunt admitted that his side were 'not at our best' in a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Shrewsbury Town. The Royals took the...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Moyes out to close gulf in class as Goodison Park hosts its final derby

Manager admits Everton have fallen further behind Liverpool but hopes to make farewell memorable for fans David Moyes may well have watched...
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Real Madrid's Bellingham settles thriller to leave Manchester City on ropes

Pep Guardiola had made the point that it was “impossible” to control Real Madrid's fab front four. One of them will always get you, the Manchester...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

As it happened: Reading drop points at home to struggling Shrewsbury Town

Reading look to continue their push for a play-off spot as Gareth Ainsworth brings his relegation-threatened Shrewsbury Town to Berkshire. The...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Reading disappointingly drop points at home to struggling Shrewsbury Town

Reading were held to a deeply disappointing 1-1 draw at home to relegation strugglers Shrewsbury Town, perhaps a tad fortunate to escape with a...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Report | Reading 1-1 Shrewsbury Town

Honours even against the Shrews Reading and Shrewsbury played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly night at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Cagey opening...
READINGFC.CO.UK Feb 11

Sam Kerr eyes Chelsea return ‘within a month' after being cleared in court

Player to return to non-contact training soon ‘I can finally put this challenging period behind me' Sam Kerr, who was found not guilty of racially...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Jim Ratcliffe plans 200 more redundancies at Manchester United

Club has posted losses of more than £300m in three years Patrick Dorgu the sole arrival in January transfer window Sir Jim Ratcliffe will make...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Sam Kerr is a shining star of Australian sport. What will this trial do to her reputation?

The Matildas captain's high-profile criminal trial has traversed complex issues and where it leaves her remains to be seen The criminal trial of...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Bunny Shaw abuse fallout, League Cup and FA Cup drama – Women's Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey, and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss Bunny Shaw, Chelsea and City's League Cup final showdown,...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Espanyol hit back at Barcelona's Mapi León and say ‘footage is crystal clear'

León accused of inappropriately touching Caracas Barcelona player denies the allegations Espanyol have insisted that the “footage is crystal...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Champions League: Dembélé takes Brest apart to show PSG are contenders

Playoff, first leg: Brest 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain Dembélé strikes twice to put one foot in last 16 Paris Saint-Germain seized control of their...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Harry Kane and Ivan Toney all overlooked as another England international comes to surface with his Leicester denial story

Embed from Getty Images We all know the chapters written about players being overlooked and later shone at the very top of the football pyramid....
FILBERT WAY Feb 11

Exeter City v Nottingham Forest, Juventus v PSV, and more: football – live

FA Cup, Champions League and Football League updates Live scores | Read the latest Football Daily | Email Michael Variety is the spice of life,...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Reading team news: Two changes for visit of Shrewsbury Town as defender drops out

Reading defender Amadou Mbengue makes his first start since January for the visit of Shrewsbury Town, in the place of the injured Harlee Dean. The...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Team News | Two changes for Shrewsbury tie

READINGFC.CO.UK Feb 11

Live updates: Reading look to continue play-off push with visit of Shrewsbury

Reading look to continue their push for a play-off spot as Gareth Ainsworth brings his relegation-threatened Shrewsbury Town to Berkshire. The...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

‘We're in a crisis': Idris Elba calls for more action on youth violence in UK

Actor highlights trauma faced by young people during meetings with police, teenagers and coaches at community football scheme Idris Elba has...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Police footage shows officer dismissing Sam Kerr claims before arrest – video

A jury found the Chelsea footballer not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after she called a police officer 'stupid and white'. Police...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

U18: Derby preview

A place in the Premier League Cup Semi-Finals is up for grabs when Fulham Under-18s travel to Derby County on Wednesday afternoon, 12pm...
FULHAM FC OFFICIAL SITE Feb 11

Leicester City; Ricardo Pereira

Embed from Getty Images Ricardo Pereira was signed by Claude Puel, moving to Leicester from FC Porto in the summer of 2018. The fee was €25...
FILBERT WAY Feb 11

Rodgers keen for Celtic to use home atmosphere and ‘hurt' Bayern Munich

Scottish side welcome ‘football royalty' on Wednesday Hosts boosted by Daizen Maeda return after ban appeal Brendan Rodgers wants Bayern Munich to...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Manchester United greats gather to pay their final respects to Denis Law

Sir Alex Ferguson led tributes to Law at funeral Former United forward died aged 84 last month Sir Alex Ferguson led the tributes to Denis Law as...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Wrexham forward nominated for monthly goal award while with Reading

Wrexham forward Sam Smith has been nominated for Goal of the Month while still with Reading. The 26-year-old sealed a £2m move to the Racecourse...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Catarina Macario returns as Emma Hayes names USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster

Macario last played for the USWNT last June, having suffered a knee injury Roster includes 12 players who won gold in Paris Catarina Macario is...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

US U17 soccer team registers 22-0 win over US Virgin Islands in World Cup qualifying

Columbus Crew forward Chase Adams scored 10 goals Win sets new record for largest victory margin by a US international soccer team The United...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup fan fest at Liberty State Park

Outdoor game viewing area will be open for all 104 games of 2026 World Cup New Jersey hosts the World Cup final in East Rutherford A fan fest at...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

New Saints issue warning over sales to Saudi Pro League after Al-Orobah deal

Star forward Brad Young left Welsh side last summer Club have sought Fifa's help with £190,000 fee unpaid Clubs should think twice before doing...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Fulham FA Cup victory ensures Reading trip to Wigan Athletic remains unchanged

Fulham's 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic on Saturday ensures Reading will not face a midweek trip to Lancashire next month. The Whites overcame the...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11

Nikita Parris returns to Lionesses squad after two years but Chloe Kelly left out

Winger recalled for the games against Spain and Portugal Kelly moved to Arsenal from Manchester City in January Nikita Parris has been included in...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Luis Rubiales tells court he asked Jenni Hermoso if he could kiss her – video

The former Spanish football federation boss has told a court that he asked the footballer if he could kiss her before doing so after the Women's...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11

Reading defender labels Shrewsbury Town clash 'must-win' for play-off chasers

Reading defender Michael Craig has labelled this evening's meeting with Shrewsbury Town 'must-win' if the side are to continue their chase for the...
THE READING CHRONICLE Feb 11
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