Erik ten Hag warns Manchester United need depth for ‘survival of the fittest'
Dutchman fears repeat of last season's injury woes
Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee have joined this summer
Erik ten Hag is concerned that Manchester...
Medical for loan move close for two Leicester defenders one even being withdrawn from Palermo squad
Embed from Getty Images Harry Souttar looks to be on his way out of Leicester, not permanently, but on loan. The Australian international was...
Leicester 0, Palermo 1, positives and negatives, player ratings and match report, Pre-season friendly fixture
Embed from Getty Images Steve Cooper fielded a predicted side from the start, having Mads Hermansen back in goal, giving Bouba Soumare a chance in...
Canada spying scandal threatens to tarnish their Tokyo football gold
Claims that drone use was not a one-off cast doubt over Bev Priestman's future in women's game and team's 2021 glory
The reputation of one of the...
Leeds United fans see red over hated colour appearing on new home kit
Yorkshire club's supporters decry Red Bull's logo bringing colour of Man Utd and Lancaster rose to all-white shirt
With the football season fast...
Arsenal start to shed their academy graduates as the stakes are raised
Emile Smith Rowe is set to complete Fulham move while Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson are also close to exit
As Arsenal sat 15th and stared at an...
Two major moves confirmed at Leicester as next step in transfer market looks close but still a tricky window
Embed from Getty Images Silko Thomas will be out on loan at Wigan next season. Officially confirmed and a move that makes sence and looks logical....
The British big man is back – and he's mixing it up on the pitches of Europe!
Keir Starmer's Britain is looking to improve relations with its continental partners, so surely the more sporting ambassadors the country has...
Betting tips for Union Berlin vs Rangers PLUS free bets and predictions for pre-season clash
RANGERS’ pre-season preparations have been a bit all over the place and they wrap it up against Union Berlin in Germany.
It’s been far from the...
Go hard or go home: why is hardcore punk enjoying a renaissance?
The success of Manchester's Outbreak festival shows the appetite for the genre isn't just healthy, it's on the rise. Its organisers discuss the...
Scottish SPFL club SOLD in shock move as new owner sweeps into power but not all fans are convinced it’s good news
INVERNESS CALEY THISTLE have put an end to months of speculation by announcing a takeover by new owners.
The Highland club have had a rocky...
Daniel Farke’s pre-season setup might be planning for life without Leeds United star – View
Two games into Leeds United’s pre-season, Crysencio Summerville is yet to be named in the starting lineup by Daniel Farke. As is the case every...
How A Few Tactical Tweaks Can Bring The Best Out Of This Reading Team
Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty ImagesAlex suggests some ways in which the Royals could evolve tactically next season. It seems this...
Premier League games being held abroad is inevitable, says Sadiq Khan
London mayor gives backing to long-standing idea
Football Supporters' Association restates its opposition
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, likes...
Transfer latest: Everton take Lindstrøm on loan, Palace poised to sign Sarr
Danish attacking midfielder Lindstrøm joins from Napoli
Former Watford forward Sarr set to leave Marseille
Everton have signed the Denmark...
Reece James admits Enzo Fernández's racist singing may cause ‘problem' for Chelsea
James says he ‘hope things can be resolved smoothly'
Argentinian has apologised for song about France players
Reece James admits the racism storm...
Preview | Back to RG2 against QPR
Fixtures
Reading Vs. QPR - Sat, Jul 27th 2024, 15:00
Home sweet home!
Just shy of 3 months on from our thrilling final day win over Blackpool,...
Harry Maguire says missing FA Cup final and Euros probably his ‘toughest moment'
Manchester United defender ruled out with calf injury
Maguire for sale at right price but expects to stay
Harry Maguire has described missing...
Emma Hayes brings brings back joy as US attack thrives in Olympic opener
The English coach was brought into transform a team that had stumbled badly at last year's World Cup. The early signs are encouraging
For US...
Names of WSL and Championship could change in new women's football era
Changes may be made by new company after this season
NewCo on track to take over leagues by September
The names Women's Super League and Women's...
When ESR had us Rockin’ All Over the World
Good morning everyone! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading Andrew Allen as much as I have the last couple of days, but he’s passed the torch (more on the...
Canada football coach removed from Paris Games amid claims of ‘previous drone use'
Bev Priestman sent home as new spying scandal allegations emerge
Assistant coach Andy Spence to lead defending gold medallists
The Canadian...
On This Day (26 July 2007): Leighton Baines turns down Sunderland move
Photo by Owen Humphreys - PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesWhat a signing that would have been! You can't say Roy Keane didn't set his transfer...
Patrick Roberts — a player with a point to prove?
Photo by Ian Horrocks/Getty ImagesRoberts is a player with undoubted ability but he endured a poor season last term. Ewan Bowman looks at whether...
Matildas to again call on ‘never say die' spirit after nightmare start to Olympic campaign
Australia will have to do it the hard way to progress from group B at Paris 2024 but have shown that they are at their best with backs to the...
Early Swanson double gives USWNT comfortable win over Zambia in Olympic opener
Group B: USA 3-0 Zambia
Emma Hayes wins first competitive match as US coach
Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first...
Linford review – the scenes about the racist fetishisation of his genitals are heartbreaking
He may have been one of Britain's most successful ever athletes, but Christie's triumphs opened him up to abuse from the press, the police – and...
Popp calls for calm after initial Olympic win: "The USA is a different beast."
German women's national team trainer Horst Hrubesch and squad captain Alexandra Popp were all smiles following a 3-0 victory over Australia on...
The thrill of stumbling across a football match while away on holiday
Whether in Oslo, Reykjavik or an Anglesey caravan park, happening upon a game is always a happy accident
By Mike Whalley for When Saturday...
Matildas slump to heavy defeat in Olympic opener as Germany show class
World No 4 side begin Group B campaign with dominant 3-0 victory
Australian frailties exposed by 2016 gold medallists in Marseille
There was a...
I played against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – but dreaded facing ex-West Ham striker the most
Goalkeepers make a living out of stopping strikers from getting on the score sheet – no matter the level of opponent.
Whether that is facing two of...
Ex Leicester men and players on the move and in action as Lewis Brunt and Wrexham drew vs. Enzo’s Chelsea
Embed from Getty Images Ex Leicester players were involved in the pre-season friendly between Wrexham and Chelsea. This was the first test for Enzo...
French clubs and beIN Sports in conflict over Visit Qatar badge claim
Several Ligue 1 clubs say broadcaster requested badge for every player
Claim is denied by source at PSG and beIn Sports
The broadcaster beIN...
Bournemouth agree initial €15m deal for Juventus defender Dean Huijsen
Huijsen played for Juve and Roma in Serie A last season
Bournemouth owner expects Dominic Solanke to stay
Bournemouth have agreed an initial €15m...
Germany v Australia: 2024 Paris Olympic Games women's football – live
Updates from the Matildas' opening match in Group B
Kick-off time in Marseille is 7pm/3am AEST/6pm BST
Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X...
Leicester again ignoring signals from Norway as Man City sister club Lommel snap up special talent for minor fee
Embed from Getty Images Leicester and sister club OH Leuven looks a bit lost, coming to recruitment of Norwegian players. Leicester last had a...
Argentina, Morocco and ‘the biggest circus ever seen'
Football at Big Sports Day; it's a concept that has always seemed a little off somehow. The world's most popular game rarely, if ever, enjoys...
Cheers on the Royals in RG2 or from home!
See the Royals in action against a trio of Championship opposition
Reading's final three pre season friendlies will be available to stream live on...
Here's how much EVERY League One squad is said to be worth following latest big money moves, including Northampton Town, Reading, Stockport County and Lincoln City
There's been plenty of big money moves already around league one as the summer transfer window rolls on.
CRL Fire and Flood Damage Ltd sign up for a further year
Berkshire based specialist insurance contractors return as ‘back of shorts’ partner for 2024-25
Reading Football Club are delighted to announce...
Manchester United get sleep and meal windows to tackle jet lag on US tour
Training schedule built around optimum light exposure
Compression garments provided before Arsenal game
Erik ten Hag's intent that Manchester...
Five Reasons To Be Positive About Reading's 2024/25 Season
Supporting Reading in recent years has been... challenging... but there are good reasons to be cheerful heading into 2024/25. It's safe to say it's...
Emile Smith Rowe close to joining Fulham from Arsenal in club record deal
Forward left out of friendly against Bournemouth in US
Fulham bid is worth up to £35m including add-ons
Emile Smith Rowe is moving closer to...
Chelsea vs. Wrexham, Preseason Friendly: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images...as it happened: live blog, updates, highlights, lineups, comments, etc. Welcome to the first...
‘I'm good to go': Steph Catley fit for Matildas' Olympics opener against Germany
Coach Tony Gustavsson expects to select from full-strength squad
Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry among those available for Australia
Coach Tony...
France kick off Olympic campaign with thumping win over USMNT
Group A: France 3-0 USA
Michael Olise shines for hosts in win
Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0...
Israel face Parc des Princes protests but security fears fail to materialise
Despite piecemeal demonstrations, the authorities will be relieved the match had no major flashpoints
Honours even, an incendiary situation well...
Ten Hag not under pressure to secure top-four finish for Manchester United
Ratcliffe prioritising progression of team this season
Club eager to establish foundation for ongoing success
Erik ten Hag is not under pressure...
US's immovable object will meet Zambia's unstoppable force in Olympic opener
Containing Brenda Banda will be the USWNT's biggest challenge in Nice. But Naomi Girma leads a group capable of shutting down the most potent...
Braithwaite finally confirmed, Neilsson in from Arsenal and here we go Soule to Roma
Embed from Getty Images Danish attacker Martin Braithwaite as finally decided on his next move in football, signing for Gremio. Gremio are based in...
Canada ‘shocked' after spying scandal hits Olympic women's football champions
Drone was used to record New Zealand training sessions
Team staff member admits spying on opponents
Canada's Olympic women's football team is in...
What If Reading Don't Sign Anyone?
The Royals are yet to bring any new player in through the door, so how would next season go if that didn't change? We'll get to the obvious...
Argentina salvage last-gasp draw against Morocco at Olympics as fans invade pitch
Cristian Medina's goal seals 2-2 draw in chaotic encounter
Spain beat Uzbekistan on first day of men's competition
Cristian Medina scored a...
Key information ahead of home friendlies
Your need-to-know info ahead of the visits of QPR and Hull City
Preparations for the 2024/25 are well underway both on and off the pitch, and we...
Canada, ‘heartfelt apologies' and a spy story that has lit up Olympic football
Canadians are very good at saying sorry. There is perhaps something, deep in the national psyche, of a Britishness there, and maybe also for the...
Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL agree code of conduct over gambling deals
Campaigners have criticised clubs over betting sponsors
Voluntarily framework to be implemented this season
The Premier League, together with the...
‘Anti-terror perimeter' of 1,000 French police guard Israel's Olympic opener
High risk of protests at Parc des Princes, say authorities
Security also stepped up at tie between Ukraine and Iraq
Around 1,000 French police...
3 players who must look to leave Reading before next season begins
Reading are gearing up for their second consecutive campaign in League One following their well-earned survival last campaign.
The post 3 players...
Interview | Wareham on his goalscoring return
Young forward reviews his trip back to Woking
Royals forward Jayden Wareham marked his return to Woking on Tuesday evening with a superbly taken...
The Media Is Pushing A Truly Ridiculous Anti-Celtic Transfer Story Today.
Two publications – Glasgow World and The Daily Record – have, in the past 24 hours, both tried to push the same dire story; that Celtic has been...
Enzo Maresca glosses over Fernández racism row before first Chelsea game
Fernández accused of ‘uninhibited racism' by teammate
New Chelsea manager says situation has been clarified
Enzo Maresca has insisted he will not...
25 year old “not in that tier” with Levi Colwill and Reece James according to Chelsea’s sporting directors
Liam Twomey’ piece about Trevoh Chalobah in the Athletic today is sad reading for those of us who are big fans of the defender. It retells the...
Interview | Rubén reviews Woking test
The Gaffer's view after win on the road
Reading boss Rubén Sellés spoke to the official website in the aftermath of Tuesday evening's victory at...
Format, favourites and key players: guide to women's Olympic football
Spain are primed for gold but all 12 teams will have to cope with a heavy workload and anxieties around player welfare
On Thursday, 12 nations will...
Putin’s sick trolls ‘film fake Hamas video’ threatening Paris Olympics with terror attacks and brandish ‘severed head’
FRIGHTENING footage spreading on social media appears to show a Hamas fighter holding a fake severed head after threatening “blood will flow” at...
Putin's sick trolls ‘film fake Hamas video' threatening Paris Olympics with terror attacks and brandish ‘severed head'
FRIGHTENING footage spreading on social media appears to show a Hamas fighter holding a fake severed head after threatening “blood will flow” at...
Squad build in 4-2-3-1 might be the base for the season to come waiting for more changes to happen
Embed from Getty Images Leicester played in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Shrewsbury from League One, changing from a 4-4-2 vs. Villareal, both games...
Mikel Arteta primes Arsenal in USA after ‘tough moment' for Saka and Rice
The manager knows his England players are hurting as he aims to make it third time lucky in a title race
There was no one prouder than Mikel Arteta...
A moment that changed me: I made a life-altering decision in a toilet in New Malden
It was awkward. I had just mistaken some hand cream for soap. But when I was asked to join a veterans' football team, aged 35, I surprised...
Pep Guardiola admits Ederson could leave Manchester City this summer
Brazilian goalkeeper linked with move to Saudi Arabia
‘He has maybe other options' says Guardiola of his No 1
Pep Guardiola has admitted Ederson...
Gallery | Victory on the road at Woking
Two goals, a clean sheet, and minutes in the legs
Reading secured a 2-0 victory over Woking on Tuesday in a combative fixture across county lines...
Six USMNT players who can boost their World Cup prospects at the Olympics
From Tanner Tessmann to Benjamin Cremaschi, we look at the players who could use this summer's tournament as a springboard for 2026
The USMNT's...
I felt embarrassed after Arsenal release, but I still won league title alongside Gunners hero
Dealing with rejection is one of the toughest parts of being a footballer, especially being so young.
So when Nathan Tella was released by Arsenal...
Manchester United target Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui
Ten Hag believes Moroccan can boost form of Antony
Paris Saint-Germain interested in Jadon Sancho
Erik ten Hag is targeting Bayern Munich's...
Woking 0-2 Reading: Match Report
Second-half goals from Jayden Wareham and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (penalty) gave the Royals victory in their first pre-season friendly of the summer...
Reading FC Away Guide: Huddersfield Town to Bristol Rovers
Reading are just three weeks away from beginning their second successive League One campaign under Ruben Selles following last year's successful...
The Knowledge | Who are football's most expensive uncapped players?
Plus: one club represented by all four semi-finalists; more comebacks kings and queens; and on-field player arrests
Mail us your questions or tweet...
‘I'm just one of a billion': refugee Cindy Ngamba's remarkable road to Olympics
Cindy Ngamba grew up in England, went to school and university in England and has won national boxing titles in England – but she will be...
Theatre can be a force for change – I went looking for it on the Italy/Slovenia border | Arifa Akbar
In a city belonging to two nations, I hoped for art that could heal suspicion and bridge political divides. Instead I found timidity
Gareth...
Revisited: The life and times of Troy Townsend – Football Weekly
Troy Townsend joins Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning to discuss his life and times, including his early playing career, the tragic loss of his son...
Olympic spying claim: New Zealand report Canada for flying drone over football training
Canadian Olympic Committee have offered a ‘heartfelt' apology
Staff member caught watching Football Ferns practice session
New Zealand's Olympic...
New figures show record number of discrimination reports in football last season
Kick It Out review shows 32% rise in abusive incidents
Racism the most reported form of discrimination
The anti-discrimination and inclusion...
Steve Cooper and relations to current Leicester players as Luke Thomas, Stephy Mavididi and Danny Ward comes to mind
Embed from Getty Images In the post match talk from Steve Cooper he put light on the fact that he knows Stephy Mavididi from the time he worked...
Shrewsbury 1, Leicester 2, positives and negatives, player ratings and match report, Pre-season friendly fixture
Embed from Getty Images Leicester coming out with a team, without team captain Jamie Vardy, Conor Coady leading the team out. Leicester started...
Report | Woking 0-2 Reading
Royals beat the Cards in competitive encounter
A Jayden Wareham strike and a Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan penalty were enough for Rubén Sellés' Royals to...
Pro-Palestine campaigners to stage protest against Israel team inside stadium at Olympics
Peaceful protest set for Israel v Mali men's football match
Israel will have 24-hour protection from elite police units
Pro-Palestine campaigners...
‘I am still a soldier': meet the Europa League coach serving in Ukraine's army
Yuriy Vernydub combines managing Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih with helping his country in their war against Russia
Yuriy Vernydub is busy preparing Kryvbas...