‘We've been on a good run lately. We've not had a row for weeks!': Coleen and Wayne Rooney on marriage, mistakes and making reality TV
His on-pitch triumphs (and off-pitch scandals), her turn as Wagatha Christie … for years, the football power couple have made headlines, despite...
Harry Kane smashes record for fastest to 100 Bundesliga goals in 98th game
Kane double helps Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 7-0Dieter Müller's record of 129 games had stood since 1977Harry Kane smashed the 49-year-old...
Premier League news: Carrick brushes aside questions over future, Arteta salutes ‘extraordinary' Dowman
United head coach believes it will take ‘a lot longer than one or two' setbacks before he is concerned about his job Continue reading...
Brentford blitz Chelsea as Fábio Carvalho caps stunning second-half display
Those early season thoughts that Chelsea might be the team best placed to challenge Arsenal are beginning to look over-optimistic. The two chaotic...
Opposition Lowdown: Martin Paterson's Notts County
Form Notts County secured promotion back to League One last season via the playoffs, after finishing fifth in the league. They beat Chesterfield in...
Women's Super League: Lauren Hemp hits double as Manchester City see off lively Liverpool
The defending champions Manchester City continued their winning start to the new Women's Super League season but they needed a 90th-minute own goal...
Reading vs Notts County: 2026/27 Match Preview
That was the best loss I think we've taken in a very long time. To put up a genuine fight, with the referee having a poor performance – disallowing...
‘Embrace the chaos': Tuchel aims to harness England's football culture
Head coach says he must accept lack of control in games‘Deep down, English players … they go for it'Thomas Tuchel has admitted there are times when...
Case not proven: Trent Alexander-Arnold's England recall is based on patchy evidence
Thomas Tuchel promises to play the full-back in his natural right-sided position but we have not seen enough of him this term to gauge his...
Brentford v Chelsea: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Live match centre | Read Football Daily | And mail ScottBrentford drew their last Premier...
Uefa and Concacaf ask Gianni Infantino to give Fifa's billions to its member associations
Payout of at least $10m to each association proposed Leaders want plan to be considered by Fifa CouncilThe presidents of Uefa and Concacaf have...
We wanted to let Max Dowman bloom in the shadows but he has become hard to ignore | Barney Ronay
This most modern and well-honed of footballers will not be able to escape the spotlight in an age of constant scrutiny but looks equipped to handle...
Played for Both | Five former Royals and Magpies
Five former Royals and Magpies!
Reading are hosting Notts County for the first time in nearly 25 years, a return of one of our oldest fixtures,...
The Importance of Support: Leicester City Fans’ Role in The Total Picture of a Negative Spiral
Embed from Getty Images The downfall experience we all have been part of over the last five seasons, with one season exception, has given us all a...
Tuchel should listen to ‘the 0.1%' to learn from England's World Cup mistakes | Jacob Steinberg
Head coach is keen to focus on positives but Nations League squad hints at desire for greater tactical optionsThomas Tuchel should be listening to...
Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike after 20 years to sign boot deal with Swiss brand On
France captain also becomes a shareholder in company‘We have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning'Kylian Mbappé has ended a 20-year...
A weekend bursting at the seams with derbies
Before an engorged international break we have a gala weekend of derby games. Some of them are familiar, others rather longer in the waiting,...
Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93' clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
‘Campus Collection' aimed to mark 1893 club foundingRange pulled from website two hours after launchOxford United have abandoned a new range of...
Royal Rewind | Notts County (H)
Reading are hosting Notts County for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century tomorrow, a return to one of our oldest fixtures.
The Magpies...
Leicester Confirms New Goalkeeper Signing, Former Ipswich and Preston Shotstopper Arrives
Embed from Getty Images We are happy to see David “Dai” Cornell signing for Leicester. He has come in on a one year deal, which looks a good...
Noahkai Banks, top dual-national prospect, commits to Germany in blow to USMNT
Germany U-21 manager announces the decision19-year-old had represented only US at youth levelThe United States' pursuit of dual-national defender...
Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it's not just down to the lack of goals
Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take chances as Roberto De Zerbi tries to forge a settled sideTottenham have failed...
Fear and loathing linger as Millwall and West Ham resume ferocious rivalry
The Metropolitan police have been granted special powers to tackle violence as the south and east London teams meet again on Saturday after 14...
SRWFL League Cup Round One Draw
Our First Team have been drawn at Home to SRWFL Premier Division outfit Reading in Round One of the SRWFL League Cup! Full details for this fixture...
Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to England squad with Palmer as Ngumoha picked
Alex Scott called up by Tuchel but no Phil FodenHall, Lewis-Skelly and Calvert-Lewin selectedThomas Tuchel has recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and...
55 players and a three-pronged reading: Zidane adopts a special approach to selecting the France squad
Zinedine Zidane, the France head coach, is preparing to reveal his first squad list with Les Bleus this evening, Friday, in preparation for playing...
England squad announcement; Premier League latest; European reaction: football news – live
⚽ Friday's team news, press conferences and analysis⚽ The Knowledge: when were the first replica kits?⚽ Get in touch! Email Dominic with any...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Former Sky Blue Midfielder Scores 50 Today. ‘Many Happy Returns’ Stephen!
CCFPA sends its best wishes and birtday greetings to our member, former Sky Blue midfielder Stephen Hughes. We wish him ‘a very happy birthday’...
Every player who is a doubt for West Ham vs Millwall with 11 injury issues
West Ham United and Millwall have some injury issues heading into their Dockers Derby clash on Saturday.The Hammers will head to The New Den on...
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDespite the inflationary squeeze on households, retail sales across Great Britain have...
Socceroos captain Maty Ryan axed for Brazil friendlies
Goalkeeper dropped despite strong start to La Liga seasonSeven uncapped players called into 26-man Australia squadCaptain Maty Ryan has been left...
Europa League roundup: Ferencvaros pile more misery on troubled Celtic
Hoops beaten again after chastening loss to RangersJuventus hammer NEC, Besiktas pile woe on MarseilleCeltic suffered another European...
Balletic hits and bicycle kicks: Teqball comes of age at the Asian Games
Invented a little over a decade ago in Hungary, teqball is a combination of football and ping pongIn Bangkok's Sports Science Centre, Jutatip...
Kluivert and Rayan rock Real Sociedad as Bournemouth win on European bow
The first goal that AFC Bournemouth ever scored in Europe could be heard out on the Bay of Biscay. The second sounded round San Sebastián soon...
Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace's Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage's worries
It was worth the wait for Crystal Palace. After being denied their rightful place in the Europa League last season, Pierre Sage's side made the...
Chicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
Former USWNT head coach will start role immediatelyAndonovski has won two NWSL championshipsFormer Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko...
Floyd Samba's debut double lifts Manchester City to Carabao Cup win over Norwich
Floyd Samba lit up this tie up with a debut that will have the 17-year-old grinning for a while as it featured a superb goal in each half that...
FA chair Hewitt demands Infantino release records of failed World Cup plan
Letter sent before Fifa council meeting on 15 OctoberInfantino under pressure before presidential electionThe Football Association's chair, Debbie...
Tuchel considers England recall for Cole Palmer in Nations League squad
Chelsea forward back in form after World Cup snubAlex Scott and Morgan Gibbs-White also in contentionThomas Tuchel is considering an England recall...
Real Sociedad v Bournemouth, Crystal Palace v Lech Poznan, and more: Europa League – live
All the goals and latest news in the 8pm BST kick-offsLive scores | Bournemouth's big night | Email ScottThe Europa League is back, baby. This...
Two years and one World Cup down, Mauricio Pochettino is still assessing
The US manager's first squad of the 2030 World Cup cycle leans heavily on youth, injecting intrigue into the four-game window. Sign up for our free...
Manchester City v Norwich City: Carabao Cup third round – live
Carabao Cup match news from the 7.30pm BST kick-offLive scores | Maresca waits on 2023 apology | Mail MichaelRecent trips to the Etihad Stadium...
Leicester Goalkeeper Search On, Veteran Goalkeeper Eyed
Embed from Getty Images 27th of October 2018 is a date Leicester fans will remember clearly. We all know what happened, do not need to repeat that...
Hull City's rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers
Hull were nearly relegated to League One last year. Now they are fourth in the Premier LeagueBy WhoScoredSixteen months ago Hull City avoided...
Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out: takeaways from the latest USMNT roster
Mauricio Pochettino has called in a youthful group for the upcoming friendlies. Here are the big takeawaysIt was reasonable to expect that Mauricio...
Bill Belichick's son resigns after investigation into UNC football turmoil
Steve Belichick steps down as defensive coordinatorInquiry finds ‘certain actions' disregarded school valuesGM Michael Lombardi resigned earlier...
Thomas Tuchel's shot at redemption begins with England's tricky Nations League tests
It is hard to know whether haters will ever accept manager's failed tactical shift against Argentina but positive start to preparation for Euros...
Michael Carrick risks an untimely spell in the ‘crisis' box seat
Following the conclusion of this weekend's round of Premier League fixtures, football fans have what promises to be an exceptionally long,...
Reading - Notts County predictions
Reading vs Notts County prediction and preview for this League One match on 19/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and...
Alessandro Costacurta: ‘San Siro is an icon – it's incredibly beautiful but it's not functional'
Milan's grand old home turns 100 this weekend, and while it will soon be torn down one of the greatest players to grace it reflects on the noise...
Reading vs Notts County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Reading and Notts County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona's La Liga storm | Sid Lowe
With Barcelona racking up seven-goal thrillers, Real Madrid could not afford a collapse. Enter the forward quietly turning into José Mourinho's...
Manchester United crisis klaxon alert and Sunderland soar | Football Weekly Extra – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Sam Dalling to discuss the Carabao Cup, Sunderland's triumphant return to Europe and...
Manchester United crisis klaxon alert and Sunderland soar: Football Weekly Extra – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Sam Dalling to discuss the Carabao Cup, Sunderland's triumphant return to Europe and...
Real Madrid leading race to sign JJ Gabriel from Manchester United
Barcelona and Bayern among other admirersUnited hope they convince 15-year-old to stayReal Madrid are leading the race to sign the Manchester...
Laura Kaminski relishing trophy hunt at Brann after Crystal Palace ‘crash course'
Former Palace head coach has won a cup final in Norway and says chance to challenge for league title was a pull“When it's a good day, it's...
Jürgen Klopp wants his Germany team to reclaim national pride from ‘the wrong people'
Comments follow far-right election win in Saxony-Anhalt‘I'd like to reclaim the flag for myself and for us,' he saysJürgen Klopp has said Germany's...
Raheem Sterling's bleak tale a reminder of absurd path young footballers face | Jonathan Liew
Winger was one of the first big-money academy transfers, part of a child labour market that has barely been questioned“What's your name?”“Raheem.”...
Rancour, road trips and revival: tale of battle for Brighton's future hits the stage
New play spotlights fans' tortuous trek from the Goldstone Ground, via Gillingham and an athletics stadiumIt was the tip-off that changed Ian...
Brian Dubiski: ‘Everything I do is about Madison. It's a big reason I did this game at Wembley'
Man behind US college football's landmark match in London has dedicated his life to improving crowd safety since his daughter was killed in a crowd...
‘It is for every fan who has ever followed us': Bournemouth's European debut caps journey from the brink
Club legend Steve Fletcher reflects on the wild rise over two decades to playing Real Sociedad in the Europa LeagueIt is 13 years since...
Tino Asprilla interview talks through Newcastle 3 Barcelona 2 (29 years ago today…)
It was exactly 29 years ago today, the final scoreline reading Newcastle 3 Barcelona 2. A Newcastle United eleven showed just what could be done by...
Danny Cowley outlines what he wants next from ex-Reading winger after hat-trick
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on Adrian Akande
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
Chairman leaves Chelsea after deal is secured‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned'Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in...
‘We can't accept that': Carrick urges Manchester United to respond after cup collapse
‘I take responsibility … it doesn't feel good at the moment'United beaten 3-2 by Brighton after taking two-goal leadMichael Carrick admitted...
Raphinha cashes in against Santander with hat-trick as Barça hit seven
Cancelo, Jesus and Lamine Yamal also score in routAtlético Madrid thrash Osasuna 4-0 to move into thirdRaphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona...
Tammy Abraham's double powers Aston Villa to Carabao Cup win at Coventry
For Aston Villa, an overdue drama-free outing as Unai Emery's side cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a Tammy Abraham double and...
De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback
Across four days Manchester United have lost the 199th derby to Manchester City, were told by JJ Gabriel he wants to leave, and have now been...
‘My scar, not your scar': Tuchel stands by England semi-final subs but admits wrong timing
Coach says Argentina's gung-ho approach forced hand‘No one is more hurt than me, no one wanted it more'Thomas Tuchel stands by his heavily...
Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ
Sunderland's captain, Granit Xhaka, believes it is not unrealistic to dream about Régis Le Bris's side travelling all the way to next spring's...
Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun handed stadium ban over Diogo Jota chants
Fans heard shouting chants of ‘Jota' against Al-HilalRonaldo had called for lifetime bans for those supportersThe Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun...
USMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for friendlies
Sullivan has six goals and eight assists post-World CupUS play four games in upcoming windowPhiladelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to...
Ex-refs chief shares verdict on Reading disallowed goal vs Brentford as footage re-analysed
Reading were rightly denied an equaliser against Brentford after Paudie O'Connor was penalised for a high boot.That is according to former PGMOL...
USA fall to Brazil on penalties for disappointing exit from U-20 Women's World Cup
Americans have not won tournament since 2012US youth teams have struggled in recent showingsTiming of U-20 World Cup has drawn criticismThe United...
Sunderland v AZ, Milan v Benfica and more: Europa League clockwatch – live
⚽ Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-offs ⚽ European roundup: Inter roar back to beat Udinese⚽ Get in touch! Email Niall with any...
Manchester United v Brighton, Coventry v Aston Villa and more, Carabao Cup clockwatch – live
⚽ Live updates from four third-round matches⚽ Manchester United shocked as JJ Gabriel asks to leave⚽ Get in touch! Email Will with any thoughtsThe...
Special Talent Released By Leicester as New Club Destination Confirmed
Embed from Getty Images Wanya Marcal Madivadua has found a new club after being released by Leicester this summer. The attacking flank option has...
‘They are very similar': Arsenal's Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal
Teenager continues development with brace at IpswichMerino: ‘He is a big talent and we have to take care of him'Mikel Merino says Max Dowman...
Madrid endure an awkward night after T-shirt trouble and Elche scare
Anxious to sample some traditional Spanish culture while taking in a La Liga match years ago, Football Daily and some friends decamped to Gran...
Why are two college football teams playing at Wembley on Saturday?
Kansas are taking on Arizona in the Union Jack Classic, with 60,000 young and noisy fans expected at WembleyBy No Helmets RequiredFollow No Helmets...
Man United repeat old errors with 'terribly executed' plan: 'It's another big PR mistake'
Manchester United have effectively "used a sledgehammer to crack a nut" when it comes to their approach to tackling ticket touting at Old...
Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal
United won game after controversial Fernandes equaliserCity to blood youngsters for Carabao Cup game against NorwichEnzo Maresca says Manchester...
Bad week for officials on and off the pitch
THE concern ahead of Reading’s EFL Cup tie against Brentford was the game would highlight how far Brentford has risen and Reading has fallen during...
Lewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way', showing hunger and hopes for the future
The 20-year-old forward was delighted with the faith put in him by Andoni Iraola for the Tottenham game and now wants to kick onWith a man of the...
Watching Cavan Sullivan, excitement is tempered by memories of hypetrains past
The 16-year-old Union star isn't the first wunderkind to be feted by the American soccersphereThe trouble with trying not to hype up Cavan Sullivan...
Why Coventry, Tottenham and Aston Villa should not panic about their slow starts
Coventry have no points, Spurs have no goals and Villa have dipped again. But what does a bad start really mean?By Opta AnalystThat optimism we...
When did football fans first start wearing replica kits? | The Knowledge
Plus: more costly (and beneficial) red cards, plus attacks with triple half-century of international goalsMail us with your all of your questions...
Iranian football returns in the shadow of war and with row over last league title
Prolonged league suspension due to war and falling behind Saudi spending power are weakening the sport in IranJust three months ago, Iran was one...