Jarell Quansah completes £30m move from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen

Deal could rise to £35m and includes buy-back clauseLiverpool still keen on signing Guéhi as a replacementJarell Quansah has completed his move...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

Football transfer rumours: Noni Madueke to swap Chelsea for Arsenal?

Today's tittle-tattle is planting a flag in the sandAs the Mill sifts through its daily churn, it tries to weed out excessive Manchester United...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

‘Standout moment for me': Chloe Kelly signs permanent Arsenal deal after loan

Manager Slegers hails ‘great impact' forward has madeKelly's future clarified before England first Euros gameChloe Kelly has signed for Arsenal on...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

NSW weather: storm brings 13-metre high waves and wild winds as BoM warns of ‘second surge'

Vigorous coastal low forecast to keep sending severe weather across eastern New South Wales for much of Wednesday, before gradually easing on...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

New Signing: Kaine Kesler-Hayden

If Milan van Ewijk doesn’t end up staying at Coventry City, the club have moved to sign someone who seems the most natural replacement on the...
SIDEWAYSSAMMY.COM Jul 2

Adieu, Amadou: Reflections On Mbengue's Time At Reading

Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images Harry bids farewell to Amadou Mbengue, who firmly cemented himself in the hearts of Reading fans during...
SBNATION.COM Jul 2

In-form Foden and sluggish Dias – what did we learn from City's Club World Cup? | Jamie Jackson

Pep Guardiola has plenty to think about over the summer after a last-16 defeat to Al-Hilal in the United StatesA manager rejuvenated is no...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

Has a team won the Champions League without beating any league champions? | The Knowledge

Plus: top scorers for two clubs in one season, very old under-21 players and much moreMail us with your questions and answers“Has a team won the...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

Women's Euro 2025: countdown to kick-off as tournament begins in Switzerland – live

News, previews and more as the tournament beingsMail Emillia | Interactive player guide | WallchartIt's finally here! UEFA Women's Euro 2025 kicks...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

TV tonight: Channel 4 airs the Gaza documentary the BBC wouldn't broadcast

Ramita Navai investigates Israel's attacks on Gaza's hospitals in a controversial film. Plus: celebrating football hero Mary Earps. Here's what to...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

Matt Law reveals Chelsea’s plan for their attack next season, it makes interesting reading

Chelsea want to begin next season with as many as nine attacking options, and haven’t ruled out singing another attacker if Noni Madueke is sold...
CHELSEA-NEWS.CO Jul 2

Dortmund complete Club World Cup last eight line-up with win over Monterrey

German side dispatch last of the Concacaf teams 2-1Serhou Guirassy's two goals set up quarter-final with Real MadridSerhou Guirassy scored two...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 2

Morecambe on verge of administration amid infighting and stalled takeover talks

Breakthrough elusive at club relegated from League TwoPanjab Warriors consortium have clearance for takeoverMorecambe are on the verge of entering...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Marcus Rashford a hit with young readers as JK Rowling loses ground

Research reveals the reading habits of British schoolchildren. Jeff Kinney remains the most popular, but diverse voices are rising
THETIMES.CO.UK Jul 1

Barnsley FC and Reading FC 'join the race' to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward

Barnsley have reportedly joined the race to sign forward Mark O’Mahony on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.
YORKSHIRE POST Jul 1

Dorsett commits to another season in RG2

Defender set to don the hoops once more Reading Football Club is delighted to confirm that Jeriel Dorsett has agreed a new one-year contract to...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 1

Switzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started

Enthusiasm is palpable as fans buy in to a tournament where progress should be made on and off the pitchIn any downtime from ensuring Euro 2025...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Football Transfers & Rumours: Latest on Leicester’s Stars and Potential New Moves

Embed from Getty Images Former Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward has signed a two year deal with newly promoted Wrexham. He is back were it all...
FILBERT WAY Jul 1

‘I'm not scared of taking risks': Robbie Savage sets sights on Forest Green revival

Former Wales international admits he ‘will have to win the fans over' on unveiling at National League clubOff the roundabout at the summit of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

A moment to sense the sheer scale of progress: Euro 2025 set for kick-off | Jonathan Liew

The narrative arc of women's football in Switzerland is a familiar one: from apathy to hostility to mockery to inertia to change. And now one of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Joining Leicester? Chuba Akpom’s Next Move and Michael Carrick Link

Embed from Getty Images Newly appointed Ajax manager Johnny Heitinga has taken drastic action to get rid of certain players in his squad. He has...
FILBERT WAY Jul 1

Real Madrid v Juventus: Club World Cup, last 16 – live

Miami hosts last-16 game, 8pm BST / 3pm EDT kick-offHow fake highlights took over the web | And mail Beau… not starting but might appear...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Transfer latest: Arteta hails £5m Arrizabalaga, West Ham push for Slavia defender Diouf

Arsenal manager says signing from Chelsea a perfect fitHammers face battle to get left-back rated at about £20mMikel Arteta has said Arsenal will...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Rushesha signs new Royals deal

Tiv extends his stay in RG2 Reading Football Club is delighted to confirm that Tivonge Rushesha has agreed a new one-year contract to extend his...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 1

Euro 2022 was incredible – I can't wait for more of the same this summer

Nothing beats an international tournament. I'm attending my seventh and there's no doubting my favourite so farAs the old adage goes: “Time flies...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Blackpool FC: Everything You Need To Know

The League One season is now highly anticipated with the announcement of the fixtures for the season on Thursday 26 June. The focus is now full on...
BOROGUIDE Jul 1

Cristiano Ronaldo's £492m Saudi deal: two cynical regimes form a strategic alliance | Jonathan Liew

In the social media age, football is a fraction of the Portuguese Übermensch's appeal and he is untroubled by his paymasters' moralsThe winners of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Best betting sites in Ireland 2025 🏅 Top Irish sites and best offers

Ireland is one of the most competitive sports betting markets, featuring dozens of popular online bookmakers vying for attention. The best betting...
TALKSPORT Jul 1

Women's Euro 2025: Guardian writers' predictions for the tournament

Spain are expected to win the tournament for the first time but England have a Golden Boot contender in Alessia RussoIt feels as if Spain and a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Football chairman Chris Wright held tragic wife Debra in his arms as she lay dying after jet ski crash in Costa del Sol

A BRIT woman killed in a jet ski and speedboat crash on a Costa del Sol beach spent her last moments in her husband’s arms, he has...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 1

Reading FC legend appointed at Maidenhead United

Reading FC legend Dave Kitson has a new role having been appointed as manager at Maidenhead United FC Women.
WOKINGHAM Jul 1

Maresca's search for unpredictability lies behind Chelsea's transfer strategy

Spending may seem scattergun but new weapons, from Liam Delap to João Pedro, will help Chelsea tackle low blocksWhen Enzo Maresca became Chelsea's...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

The Club World Cup that wasn't: how fake highlights took over the internet

Using clever tactics and Messi clickbait, Egyptian creators racked up 14m views with highlights posted before kickoff. YouTube didn't catch on...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

David Squires on … his essential Women's Euro 2025 wallchart

Our cartoonist has created a fixture planner so you can keep track of all the results. Print it out and fill it inBuy one of David's cartoon in our...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Football transfer rumours: Manchester United switch focus to Ollie Watkins?

Today's rumours aren't going out in this weatherManchester United's search for a suitable striker continues to occupy the minds of the...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Rodri suffers injury setback as Manchester City count cost of Club World Cup exit

Spaniard substituted in fifth game since return from knee injuryPep Guardiola blames failure to take chances for defeat to Al-HilalAfter Manchester...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

Manchester City knocked out of Club World Cup as Al-Hilal strike twice in extra-time

Last 16: Manchester City 3-4 Al-Hilal (aet)Leonardo knocks in late goal to set up quarter-final against FluminenseWhat a last-16 tie, what a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 1

‘I took the Club World Cup as a challenge': Dani Carvajal returns for Real Madrid

Club captain on coming back from injury, the importance of his family and Trent Alexander-Arnold fitting in wellDani Carvajal misses his family....
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Inter knocked out of Club World Cup in last 16 by Brazilians Fluminense

Inter 0-2 Fluminense (Germán Cano 3, Hércules 93)44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio makes series of fine savesBrazilian side Fluminense stunned Champions...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

New Faces in Leicester City’s Pre-Season Squad

Embed from Getty Images Nice to see Leicester players return to start the pre-season. Andy King was in there, with the fitness staff coordinating...
FILBERT WAY Jun 30

Brentford show firm faith in their model as Keith Andrews jumps into the unknown

Club have history of promoting from within and remain pragmatic about potential departure of Bryan MbeumoPhil Giles had already given the update on...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

William gets ball rolling to help Mousehole AFC replace pot-hole ridden road

The prince took action after reading how the Cornish football team was rising up the ranks despite problems with access to its club.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Jun 30

Sheffield Wednesday facing EFL action and possible walkout after failing to pay players

Club misses payments for third time in four monthsDanny Röhl expected to leave and negotiating severanceSheffield Wednesday are facing further...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Beth Mead insists Lionesses can take heat as they arrive for Euro 2025

Midfielder believes squad are prepared for all conditionsSwitzerland forecast to be 30C-plus for first gamesEngland feel well prepared to cope with...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

From Russo to Katoto: six contenders to be top scorer at Euro 2025

We pick half a dozen contenders to lead the scoring charts in Switzerland, from the WSL Golden Boot winner to France's formidable finisher Russo is...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Fifpro calls for longer half-time breaks after extreme heat ‘wake-up call' at Club World Cup

Union says 20-minute pause could be ‘significant'Temperatures at tournament have exceeded 40CHalf-time breaks should be extended to 20 minutes in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Internazionale v Fluminense: Club World Cup quarter-final – live

Updates from 3pm (8pm BST) game in CharlotteEmail Scott with your thoughtsNeither of these teams have wowed ‘em yet. In the groups, Inter drew with...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match

Footage of three-a-side game shows humanoids struggling to kick the ball or stay uprightThey think it's all over … for human footballers at...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Arsenal could face battle with Spurs to sign £67.5m Eberechi Eze

Arsenal officials met Eze's agents to discuss termsCrystal Palace insisting on release clause being metArsenal have held initial talks with...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

‘Excited' Jonny Evans retires to take up official new role at Manchester United

Defender will be United's ‘head of loans and pathways'Evans won three Premier League titles and two FA CupsJonny Evans has announced his retirement...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Humanoid footballers stumble through their first tournament in China – video

China's first three-on-three humanoid robot soccer league, the RoBoLeague World Robot Soccer League, officially kicked off at the Beijing Smart...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

West Ham open to Tottenham offer for Mohammed Kudus

Graham Potter must sell to reshape squadBid of £60m could see transfer happenWest Ham's need to rebuild their squad without breaching the Premier...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Who will win Euro 2025? The panel make their predictions – Women's Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Marva Kreel give a full preview to Euro 2025, with the tournament kicking off on...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

The Club World Cup has shown MLS the cost of capping ambition

Inter Miami's defeat to PSG wasn't just a mismatch, but a reminder that MLS can't compete globally while playing by different financial rulesEven...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Academy inviting host family applications

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO HOSTSREGISTER HERECould you assist one of our budding stars? Reading Football Club are looking for local households...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jun 30

Aston Villa move to sell women's team in push to avoid PSR breach

Villa confident of avoiding breach and keeping best talentClub working to terminate Philippe Coutinho's contractAston Villa have moved to sell...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

The US needed more than a trophy from the Gold Cup, and it may just get it

Missing stars and short on sparkle, the USMNT have still found something vital at this Gold Cup: a renewed sense of belief, identity and collective...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Walsall Sign Watford Goalkeeper Myles Roberts on Season-Long Loan

Walsall have confirmed the signing of Watford goalkeeper Myles Roberts, who arrives at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on a season-long...
BESCOTBANTER Jun 30

Maidenhead United appoint ex-Royal Dave Kitson as women's team manager

Credit: Maidenhead United -- Maidenhead United have appointed former Reading FC forward Dave Kitson as manager of the women’s first team. The...
SLOUGH EXPRESS Jun 30

Will Jayden Wareham Fix Exeter City Striker Struggles?

Exeter City have made their first move into the striker market, signing Jayden Wareham from Reading on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed...
VITAL FOOTBALL Jun 30

This side is said to have the hardest finish to the League One season, where Northampton Town, Reading, Wigan Athletic, Bradford City and the rest rank

How hard or not your side's end to the season is is often a good topic of debate.
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Jun 30

Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Wales

Rhian Wilkinson has created a flexible playing style and Wales are not travelling to Switzerland just happy to be thereThis article is part of the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Kirk close to return at Linköping after sacking over relationship with player

Kirk left Leicester last year and acknowledged ‘mistake'Liverpool confirm Arsenal-bound Taylor Hinds is leavingThe former Leicester and Everton...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Get All the Latest on Leicester City’s Preseason Updates

Embed from Getty Images A good group of first team Leicester players are back in training this week. Having their fitness tests and starting there...
FILBERT WAY Jun 30

Freese saves three penalties as USA scrape past Costa Rica and into Gold Cup semi-final

USMNT beat Los Ticos 4-3 on penalties to advanceHosts will play Guatemala in Wednesday's semi-finalDamion Downs scored in the sixth round of a...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Football transfer rumours: Arsenal join Premier League race for Hugo Ekitike?

Today's fluff has the ice machine onAs always, every single football team in the country needs a brand new striker to take them from mediocre to...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

New faces and old fears: Lionesses' Euro title defence is a step into the unknown

England are the defending European champions but the years since Wembley glory have seen continual evolutionTime moves quickly in football and in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Summer Reading 2025 – The Best Football Books

Here’s the best football books of recent months for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these six great reads....
LETS-HANG-ON Jun 30

Emma Hayes: ‘As for managing England one day, I'll never say never'

Former Chelsea manager on adjusting to life and work in the US, what she's looking forward to in this summer's Euros and pining for roast chickenHi...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Club World Cup could ‘destroy' Manchester City's season, says Pep Guardiola

Manager backs Klopp and Tuchel's concerns over tournament in the USSky Blues face Al-Hilal in last 16 in Orlando on MondayPep Guardiola has...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 30

Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Netherlands

A lack of goals while narrowly avoiding a qualifying playoff shows they are not at their best, but Vivianne Miedema will surely make an impactThis...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Appointing Leicester’s Next Manager: What History Teaches Us

Embed from Getty Images Leicester are at the moment searching for a new manager to bring in. Ruud van Nistelrooy was sacked last week. Discussions...
FILBERT WAY Jun 29

‘I was villainised': Mary Earps hurt by reaction to her England retirement

‘It was difficult and painful … but it was the right decision'Goalkeeper says support of teammates ‘meant the world'Mary Earps has said the support...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Harry Kane sinks Flamengo to set up Bayern Munich's Club World Cup tie with PSG

Last 16: Flamengo 2-4 Bayern MunichGerson 33, Jorginho 55pen; Pulgar 6og, Kane 9 73, Goretzka 41A World Cup is always a better place for the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Former Manchester United footballer Paul Ince charged with drink-driving

Fifty-seven-year-old arrested after Range Rover collided with central reservation in Neston, Cheshire on SaturdayFormer England and Manchester...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

‘A new wave': England Under-21 triumph could hand Tuchel a talent goldmine

Harvey Elliott and Elliot Anderson stood out in Slovakia but must kick on at club level to get into the senior squadAfter England Under‑21s had...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Lauren James sparkles in cameo as Wiegman looks to answer questions over starting XI | Tom Garry

Ella Toone startedin the No 10 role, while left-back and right-sided forward were also in the manager's sightsYou should never read too much into...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Arsenal reach agreement with defender ahead of second bid

Arsenal have reached an agreement on personal terms with Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera. The North London side have had an opening offer of...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Jun 29

Matildas denied win by late Slovenia equaliser to sour improved performance

Australia 1-1 Slovenia in Montemurro's second match in chargeMichelle Heyman strikes before Mirjam Kastelec replies in added timeA 91st-minute...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

England v Jamaica: women's international friendly – live

Minute-by-minute updates on action at the King PowerAny comments or thoughts? You can email RobReality doesn't always bite. Sometimes a gentle...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Paris Saint-Germain v Inter Miami: Club World Cup, last 16 – live

Minute by minute updates on the action in AtlantaAny comments or thoughts? You can email DomThe Club World Cup has reached its business stage....
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Bundesliga clubs weigh up bids for Manchester City's James McAtee

Attacker led England to victory in Under-21 Euros22-year-old with year left on contract valued at £25mJames McAtee is being monitored by a host of...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Germany's Klara Bühl: ‘You can see the sparkle in everyone's eyes. We are ready'

Bayern winger on testing positive for Covid at Euro 2022 and why England may struggle to defend their title“Maybe I did the homework, but maybe I...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Flamengo v Bayern Munich: Club World Cup, last 16 – live

Minute-by-minute updates on the action in MiamiAny comments or thoughts? You can email RobHello and welcome to live coverage of Flamengo v Bayern...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Toone scores twice in England's easy test against Jamaica ahead of Euros

England 7-0 JamaicaToone 10 45+4, Bronze 32, Stanway 59, Russo 71, Beever-Jones 85, Mead 90+6England have far trickier tests ahead of them when...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

PSG sweep Inter Miami and Messi aside to reach Club World Cup quarter-final

Last 16: Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Inter MiamiEuropean champions expose gulf in qualityThere were two minutes of Inter Miami's Club World Cup left...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Chelsea agree seven-year deal to sign João Pedro from Brighton

Forward will cost fee in excess of £50mJoão Pedro eligible for Club World CupChelsea have reached an agreement to sign João Pedro from Brighton....
THE GUARDIAN Jun 29

Fresh twist in England ace Millie Bright’s ‘complicated’ love life as ex reveals she dumped him on day they bought home

AN ex of Lioness Millie Bright has said she dumped him the day they bought a home together. Jordan Bird was given the elbow for love rival Levi...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 29

Paul Ince charged with drink driving after ‘crashing Range Rover into central reservation’

FORMER Man United and England star Paul Ince has been charged with drink driving after crashing into a central reservation. The 57-year-old was...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 29
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