Skipper Lewis Wing scores twice from distance to secure win over Charlton Athletic

Reading FC ended their pre-season campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory against Championship side Charlton Athletic at The Valley.
THE READING CHRONICLE Aug 4

Sheffield Wednesday linked with Brighton & Hove Albion's Mark O'Mahony after Portsmouth and Reading loans

Sheffield Wednesday reportedly have a Brighton & Hove Albion forward on their list of potential targets
YORKSHIRE POST Aug 4

The Tilehurst End Podcast: Al Clements Interview – ‘Magic Hat'

Ross speaks to Al Clements, author of Magic Hat: Madejski, McGhee and Reading Football Club. The book tells the story of the early 1990s in RG2,...
SBNATION.COM Aug 4

Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence

Benjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England's Dor Turgeman in Montreal

Israeli striker scored, then gestured at CF Montréal fansRevolution ‘strongly condemn' the chantsThe New England Revolution have denounced chants...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner

Berg is a senior partner at private equity firm 26NorthCommissioner will succeed Don Garber The Major League Soccer board of governors has voted to...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Charlton up for sale again as US owners look to cash in after three years

Owners led by Gabriel Brener paid £15m in 2023Buyer would be the club's fifth owner in six yearsCharlton's US owners have put the club up for sale...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Transfer roundup: Chelsea sell Trevoh Chalobah and sign Jordan Henderson

Chalobah to join Cesc Fàbregas at Como for £27.5mHenderson adds experience to Xabi Alonso's squadTrevoh Chalobah's long association with Chelsea is...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Mauricio Pochettino's US return is risky, expensive and probably unnecessary | Leander Schaerlaeckens

In giving the head coach another World Cup cycle, US Soccer is tempting fate for negligible benefitMauricio Pochettino and US Soccer enjoyed their...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Marc Skinner may have been a Marmite manager but Manchester United's budget was spread thin | Tom Garry

He divided opinion but made the most of a small budget – his successor must work with youngsters not big signings“If we want to compete at this...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Ticket News | AFC Wimbledon (A)

BUY TICKETS FOR AFC WIMBLEDON (A)On sale Wednesday!BUY ONLINEClash with the Wombles on sale Wednesday! A trip to the capital and AFC Wimbledon...
READINGFC.CO.UK Aug 3

Newcastle reject first bid from Arsenal for captain Bruno Guimarães

Premier League champions have £70m offer turned downBrazil midfielder has arrived at Newcastle pre-season campArsenal have stepped up their attempt...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Hull City 'eyeing' move to sign ex-Reading star Femi Azeez from Millwall ahead of Premier League return

Hull City have been credited with interest in a highly-rated Millwall winger
YORKSHIRE POST Aug 3

Radio presenters were 1966 World Cup heroes too | Letters

Andrew Keeley will never forget Brian Moore and Alan Clarke's commentary on BBC radioGarry Richardson (England's 1966 World Cup heroes were fun,...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn't make sense. That's why it may work | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta's team and the Brazilian star could be a perfect match. It also could be a risk that ends in disasterSometimes what is needed is...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Scrapped proposals and statement wars

Here we go again. And, no, we are not talking about the start of the new Scottish Premiership season or the preliminary round of the Carabao Cup –...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030

Pochettino joined US national team in 2024Coach led US to last 16 at 2026 World CupUS men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the US...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

‘They are terrified': Como spark row with fans over controversial new stadium policy

Supporters must not miss more than three home gamesSerie A club's chairman defends harsh new rulesThe surprise package of last season's Serie A,...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Worn in the USA: Liverpool's pre-season tour had highs but exposed glaring gaps in the squad | Andy Hunter

Teenager Nyoni excelled in Andoni Iraola's first pre-season tour, but the head coach desperately needs transfers Andoni Iraola's first pre-season...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Gallery | Royals round off pre-season with Charlton victory

Royals add final pre-season win at the Addicks! Reading rounded off their pre-season campaign in fine form, beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 at the...
READINGFC.CO.UK Aug 3

‘It's my time': Christos Tzolis fighting fit for Arsenal on return to England

The £34m signing from Club Brugge says he is a more complete player now after an indifferent time at NorwichFor any Arsenal fan eager to know what...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Manchester United Women head coach Marc Skinner leaves role after five years

United were fourth in WSL last season, missing Europe‘Marc leaves having made a significant contribution'The Manchester United head coach Marc...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Wales become first nation to drop support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino

FAW says under-fire president has lost its confidence‘This is a failure we cannot accept'The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Football Weekly's summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more, part two – video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Football Weekly's summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part two

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Knee-jerk Takeaways From Reading’s July

July, then. It definitely happened. It happened a bit too much, frankly speaking, with World Cup exits and acrimonious FIFA behaviour. What didn't...
SBNATION.COM Aug 3

Football transfer rumours: Atlético to offer Grealish escape route? Spurs target Osimhen and Gakpo?

Today's rumours are at a pintxo barJack Grealish needs a route out of Manchester City and could be offered one by Atlético Madrid. Everton, where...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time

The 50th anniversary is the perfect time to remember 50 of the most famous – and infamous – attempts at the Czech's chipIt is 50 years since...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 3

Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly

Liverpool 2-4 LeedsCalvert-Lewin scores twice as Leeds come back from 2-0 downAfter 45 minutes at Soldier Field the tale of Liverpool's pre-season...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg

Barco a left-back who can also play in midfieldPlayer had spell at Brighton before move to FranceChelsea have signed Argentina international...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

£2million Move Lined Up For New Striker, Russell Martin Prepare More Loans and Red Hot ITK Accounts

Embed from Getty Images A late report from Bosnian Football more or less confirm that Leicester are close to signing Admir Bristic. Bristic (23) is...
FILBERT WAY Aug 2

Robert Lewandowski makes perfect start to MLS life with Chicago Fire as city lands the star attraction they have so desperately craved after missing out on Neymar, writes LEWIS STEELE

LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Lagging somewhat behind, although certainly on the rise now, is the local football team. Fandom for Chicago Fire is...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Aug 2

Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election

European nations to withdraw letters of support for Fifa presidentAppetite to ensure Infantino is quickly removed from postEuropean countries are...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

We're Looking For New Writers And Video Creators

We're almost at the start of a new season, one that'll hopefully be a lot of fun to cover on this site, and we'd love some new faces to join the...
SBNATION.COM Aug 2

Wingy on Charlton Athletic win

Wingy on Addicks win. Skipper Lewis Wing is grateful that the 'tough' pre-season is over and all thoughts now turn to our competitive kick-off next...
READINGFC.CO.UK Aug 2

Leam looks back on Charlton Athletic win

Leam looks at Charlton Athletic victory. The Gaffer is fully focused on our return to competitive action after Reading ended pre-season with an...
READINGFC.CO.UK Aug 2

Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte

Poland striker scores double on his home MLS debutMessi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 with ColumbusRobert Lewandowski scored two goals on his...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

Sophie Cunningham isn't rejecting politics. She's cashing in on them

Conservatives once demanded sports stay apolitical. Now they've embraced a new culture-war politics, and Sophie Cunningham has become one of its...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League's next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta is perhaps best placed to fill the void but the coaching contenders are legion as another season loomsThis used to be a land...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel

Council wants to trigger emergency general meeting Members demand review of Balogun decisionGianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 2

2026-27 NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH PREVIEW

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THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Aug 1

Leicester 0, Genoa 1, Positives and Negatives, Player Ratings and Match Report, Pre-Season Friendly

Embed from Getty Images Leicester had earlier in the day completed a friendly vs. Coventry, defeated 0-1. This game was behind closed doors, lining...
FILBERT WAY Aug 1

Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbit's late double help Aberdeen stun Hearts

Two stoppage-time goals secured 2-1 win for the hostsKillian Phillips double gives St Mirren 2-0 win at FalkirkHearts' miserable summer continued...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Loan Deal Officially Confirmed, Genoa Line Up Answers, Coventry Defeat Explained, Baresi Tribute

Embed from Getty Images As earlier reported from several outlets, this website and a number of ITK accounts, Tommy Watson to Leicester from...
FILBERT WAY Aug 1

Zambian Soccer Players Never Learn – Lameck Banda’s No Show at Leece.

211 ViewsThe adage, “wise people learn from other people’s mistake while fools wait for their own mistakes” is correctly attributed to many Zambian...
ZAMBIAN EYE Aug 1

Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal

35-year-old Brighton striker Welbeck seals £5m moveMali international Sangaré joins Bees for reported £39mChelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Charlton Athletic 0-3 Reading: Winning Addickts

Could the Royals have had a much better final week of pre-season? It's hard to think so. Following victories against Woking last Saturday (0-2),...
SBNATION.COM Aug 1

Royals end pre-season with resounding win in Charlton

Reading rounded off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory at Championship side Charlton Athletic. A second match in the space of...
READINGFC.CO.UK Aug 1

Amanda Staveley consortium seals deal for Gold family's 25.1% stake in West Ham

Previously agreed sale to Daniel Kretinsky falls throughVanessa Gold, daughter of former chair, is selling ⁠upA consortium led by Amanda Staveley...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Kris Boyd warns Hearts are going nowhere as he refuses to rule out title challenge based on one man

Boyd isn't reading too much into Champions League hammering by Sturm Graz and reckons Jamestown Analytics will bring long term success
DAILY RECORD Aug 1

Faster, faster: Iraola in a rush to plug Liverpool gaps before Premier League starts

New head coach is in a race against time to utilise the transfer market with defensive cover vital as injuries hamper their US pre-season...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

De Zerbi wants ‘lovely guy' Richarlison to stay at Tottenham after winner sinks Chelsea

Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham‘He's an important player, it's not easy to find another striker'Roberto De Zerbi wants Richarlison to stay at Tottenham, but...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

There can be no let-up. Humiliated Infantino must stand down at Fifa or be removed | Nick Ames

Uefa's call for a boycott and declaration of no-confidence must be the opening salvos in push to dethrone game's global leaderThere is no time to...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Women's football continues to be used as a pawn in Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure | Suzanne Wrack

With youth and senior qualifiers on the horizon, Fifa's aborted plan to sell stakes in its major tournaments would have heavily impacted the...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa's confidence' after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlashUefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes'Gianni Infantino “has lost the...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Russell Martin Weighing up more Signings as Leicester Prepare for League Season Opener vs. Notts County

Embed from Getty Images Russell Martin are following our plan almost as if he had copied it. We do believe in this model of squad building and it...
FILBERT WAY Aug 1

Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary' transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect

Brazil legend's decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopesOn a scorching summer...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year's Unesco World Book Capital

Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers there's an added incentive to go this yearThe first book I read...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan

FA says some principles of the game ‘should never change'AFC calls for ‘proper consultation, collective dialogue and respect'Football Australia and...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 1

Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash

Gianni ⁠Infantino issues statement that ends controversial plan‘This proposal will not proceed,' confirms Fifa president Fifa president Gianni...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

'I think you can see the way that we’re going to play' - Crawley Town boss reflects on final pre-season outing

Colin Kazim-Richards responded to his side’s performance in their 0-1 defeat to Reading in their last pre-season test.
WESTSUSSEXTODAY.CO.UK Jul 31

'Where we are is exactly what we planned' - Crawley Town boss reviews pre-season and looks ahead to York City match

Crawley’s Head Coach discussed his side’s pre-season and the chaotic nature of the scheduling as he looked ahead to the Reds match against York...
WESTSUSSEXTODAY.CO.UK Jul 31

Aasgaard strikes as Rangers start McInnes era with draw at Dundee United

Thelo Aasgaard earned Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United.Lachlan Rose struck...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Beacroft stunner steals Crawley victory

Boyd Beacroft nets winner at Crawley! Reading earned their fourth victory in five pre-season friendlies- beating Crawley Town 1-0 at the Broadfield...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 31

Crawley Town 0-1 Reading: The Boyd Done Good

It's a somewhat cruel twist of fate that Reading's best goal of pre-season wasn't witnessed by more people in real time. The lack of a live stream...
SBNATION.COM Jul 31

Crawley Town defeated in final pre-season friendly against Reading

Crawley Town took on League One outfit Reading in their final pre-season game and lost 1-0.
WESTSUSSEXTODAY.CO.UK Jul 31

Young Royals delight supporters at summer camp

Kiyan and Jacob attend summer camp!  Reading youngsters Kiyan Coke-Miles-Smith and Jacob Neptune delighted more than 50 young supporters during a...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 31

Leicester Announce Special Signing as Reunion is Confirmed

Embed from Getty Images Leicester have signed Liam Cullen from Swansea for an undisclosed fee. This has been in media since Wales Online broke the...
FILBERT WAY Jul 31

Arsenal's next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit

Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for Vinícius JuniorAfter beating MK Dons 3-0 in a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup causes chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the oppositionIt has been a week that has rocked...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

Cordeiro quits as senior adviser to Fifa presidentLamour: sell-off plan ‘defies belief and imagination'The walls started closing in on Gianni...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Inter lodge another approach to Liverpool for Curtis Jones with £30m offer likely

Italian champions willing to raise their offer for midfielderJones only has one year remaining on contract at AnfieldInter have made another...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Franco Baresi obituary

Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the clubAt a time when Italian football...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

How to watch Reading v Charlton FREE on RoyalsTV

Watch Charlton v Reading LIVE and FREE on RoyalsTVSupporters can watch Reading FC's final pre-season fixture against Charlton Athletic LIVE and...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 31

Craig Ross on pre-season fixture against Reading

WOKING FC OFFICIAL SITE Jul 31

How does MLS pick up the World Cup mantle? Casemiro helps, but it'll take much more

The World Cup gave MLS unprecedented momentum. Keeping it will depend less on signing aging icons than convincing America's best young players to...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Royals sign two promising young attackers

Two youngsters arrive in RG2! Reading Football Club are delighted to welcome young forwards Matteo Dashi and Torin Ntege ahead of the 2026/27...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 31

Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban by FA over agent breaches

Club escape suspended six-point deduction on appealOwners admitted secret payments by previous regimeChelsea have been fined £10m and given a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous' World Cup plans

UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step downUK politics live – latest...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle's flight to pre-season camp

Midfielder may still fly to La Manga on SundayIncoming head coach Jaissle to meet squad in SpainBruno Guimarães was not on Newcastle's flight to...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Fifa rapidly accelerates plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 tournament

Research analysis to be delivered by 11 SeptemberDecision on expansion could be taken this yearFifa is pushing ahead with plans to expand the World...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Franco Baresi was not only the captain but the moral heart of great Milan team

Centre-back defined era of hard Italian defending and collection of honours are eternal proof of his classThere are very few players who become...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Match Guide | Clashing with Crawley

Returning to face the Red Devils! A trip to the Broadfield Stadium is next up in our pre-season campaign, with our competitive campaign just a week...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 31

Who should win the Ballon d'Or?

Harry Kane, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are the frontrunners for the annual prizeBy WhoScoredSeventy-three goals in 64...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football's future | Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa's World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurelsIt was a phrase not...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Eastbourne (A)

AHEAD OF THE GAME: EASTBOURNE (A) Eastbourne Borough vs Woking FC Pre-season friendly Saturday 1st August 2026 15:00 kick-off In Woking’s final...
WOKING FC OFFICIAL SITE Jul 31

Sports quiz of the week: new faces, old friends, fights, fallouts and a curse

Have you been following the big stories in football, boxing, athletics, horse racing, Gaelic games, golf and cycling? Continue reading...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31
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