Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer

Akbar Majeed's new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game's...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

New Bruno Guimaraes travel update has everyone reading between the lines amid Arsenal talks

The Bruno Guimaraes saga may have taken another twist. Newcastle plan to fly their squad to La Manga for a pre-season training camp, including...
ARSENAL INSIDER Jul 31

Football transfer rumours: Guimarães set for Arsenal? Newcastle to bring in Froholdt?

Today's rumours have a geordie flavourEddie Howe presumably won't be reading this page for a while. Perhaps the now departed Newcastle boss will be...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many

German coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fansTaking over a big, underachieving...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Franco Baresi, iconic former Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66

Italian icon had undergone surgery on pulmonary nodule‘The entire history of ⁠Milan is in ⁠tears,' Serie A club saysThe former Milan and Italy...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Franco Baresi has died aged 66 (AFP via Getty) AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, one of the key players of the golden era of Italian...
METRO.CO.UK Jul 31

Ted Lasso to Monsters of God: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jason Sudeikis' football coach turns his hand to the women's game. Plus, a wild new documentary from the maker of Tiger King – about exotic animal...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Football Australia and Fifa's controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further detailsGianni Infantino's proposal to...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

‘Life-threatening violence' but ‘modest' punishments: Scottish football has not learned lesson from season of disorder

An independent review into fan disorder at the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic makes for damning reading but as Jamie...
THE INDEPENDENT Jul 31

Fifa to push ahead with consultation on plan while insisting ‘nobody is selling football'

World governing body responds after Uefa World Cup boycott threat‘Consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports,' Fifa saysFifa has...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 31

Morning Mail: Democracy under threat, governor general warns, Europe to boycott Fifa, fires force Clooneys to evacuate

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Deal Done, Latest On Adebayo to Leicester, Bristol City Match Explained, Swansea Attacker and Brighton Youngster Linked

Embed from Getty Images Yesterday morning a number of ITK accunts reported on Elijah Adebayo being spotted at the Leicester training ground doing a...
FILBERT WAY Jul 30

Not so black and white: how one summer saw Eddie Howe lose control at Newcastle

Everything was looking rosy for Howe at St James' Park until Alexander Isak's departure led to rushed signings and a messy seasonLast September,...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam', top Democrat warns

Jamie Raskin targets football body's proposed commercial sell-off and links to Trump administrationUS politics live – latest updatesFifa could face...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

More Leicester Transfers, New Contract Confirmed, West Ham and Crystal Palace in the Mix

Embed from Getty Images Sam Tierney will stay with Leicester, signing a new two year deal with the club. Great news and fantastic to keep the solid...
FILBERT WAY Jul 30

Even GB News cringes as Reform turns dementia patients into a political football

Honest Bob was rattled at the idea of joining cross-party talks on social care. Why bother behaving as a serious opposition?When you've lost the...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

FA raise minimum ban for discrimination to 10 matches

Discrimination ‘continues to be challenge'Current minimum ban is six matchesThe FA is to increase the minimum punishment for discriminatory...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Ex Leicester and Loan Players Pre-Season Update, Briggs in full action for Cobblers, Monga in Man City Squad, Daka on Hamburger Sportsverein Scoresheet

Embed from Getty Images Logan Briggs made his Northampton pre-season debut vs. Leicester, coming on second half in that 0-3 defeat. Since then he...
FILBERT WAY Jul 30

Four fixtures selected for Sky Sports coverage

The EFL and Sky Sports have confirmed all broadcast selections for the period covering October through to the FA Cup Third Round — with four of the...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 30

Toon turnover: the stats behind Eddie Howe's highs and lows at Newcastle

During Eddie Howe's time at Newcastle, only four clubs earned more Premier Lerague points, but the team underperformed at the front and back last...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell off plans proceed

Uefa vote passes 55-0 at emergency meeting on Thursday‘World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product'European nations have unanimously...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Premier League propose to share an extra £1.5bn with EFL clubs

Clubs voted unanimously for ‘new deal for football'‘Lifeboat' fund for clubs in crisis would be set upThe Premier League have agreed on a proposal...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Australia's best photos of the month – July 2026

Politicians, footballers, hot air balloons and a fire show all feature in the best images captured across the country in JulyMangrove photography...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

He devoted his life to preventing LA gun violence. Then, he was a victim of it

Eric Washington was known for knocking on doors, connecting residents with services and believing Compton could changeAnyone who knew Eric...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Harvey Elliott revels in ‘second chance' at Liverpool and has no regrets over Aston Villa loan

Midfielder grateful to be back with boyhood clubHardly played at Villa but won the Europa LeagueHarvey Elliott believes he has been given “a second...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Thought leader Eddie Howe runs out of time and ideas at Newcastle

That a vote of confidence isn't worth the paper it's written on has long been a footballing cliche. But not until this day did we know that this...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Fifa's sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women's game

Fifa's 25-page sales deck produced by JP MorganReference made to doubling global tournamentsFifa's sales pitch to persuade members to approve the...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Fifa's sale of the century: how Kushners and Trump are at centre of a tangled web

Joshua Kushner is now the kingpin in driving the sale of the World Cup to investors and family ties are tight around the projectIt isn't just...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Scottish Premiership returns with McInnes adding new twist to Old Firm rivalry

Derek McInnes has a score to settle with Celtic after swapping Hearts for Rangers, while Motherwell could impress againOnly residents of cloud...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

The profit motive has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale | Dave Schilling

Gianni Infantino's plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it's hard to feel surprisedJust when you thought global soccer couldn't get more...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Charlton Home Friendly Off

ROYALS.ORG Jul 30

Expectations, Accountability And Asking Difficult Questions

There are very few moments in football when a large portion of the fanbase starts from the same place, but last summer was one of them. After years...
SBNATION.COM Jul 30

Introducing new Reading FC Business Club packages

Upgraded networking opportunity in RG2 We’re delighted to announce upgrades to the Reading FC Business Club ahead of the 2026/27 season. This...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 30

Reading vs Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Reading and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jul 30

Charlton Athletic Fixture Relocated

Reading Football Club can confirm that Saturday's pre-season fixture against Charlton Athletic will no longer be played at the Select Car Leasing...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 30

Chelsea complete deal for Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix

Centre-back signs six-year deal with Xabi Alonso's sideLacroix is fifth signing of busy summer for clubMaxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 466: The Horse Boys

Please note: Ross discusses suicide during the Mr Vegas section of this week's podcast. Please listen or skip as best fits your situation. A rush...
SBNATION.COM Jul 30

Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football', says AFC, as Uefa talks loom

Asian Football Confederation could hold balance of powerUefa to hold emergency meeting on ThurdayThe Asian Football Confederation has accused Fifa...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Football transfer rumours: Jack Grealish to make Saudi switch to Al-Hilal?

Today's rumours are getting out the paddling poolHaving been left behind like an unloved t-shirt by Enzo Maresca as Manchester City departed for...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

WSL fixtures: London City Lionesses open 2026-27 season against Manchester United

Big-spending club kick off season on Friday 4 SeptemberChampions Manchester City begin against BirminghamThose desperate to see what London City...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

‘I had a really crippling break': how author Michael Thomas lost 20 years to mania, depression and more

In 2006 the novel Man Gone Down made Thomas famous and won him a €100,000 prize. He expected to produce a follow-up within a year – but life had...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Eddie Howe to leave Newcastle United after almost five years in charge

48-year-old under scrutiny after last season's 12th placeFormer Bournemouth coach guided club to Carabao CupEddie Howe is to leave his role as...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

The Ibrox Fundamentalists have found their new Messiah. They hope.

I love reading about crazy people. There is something fabulously entertaining about it. It makes you feel sane, The post The Ibrox Fundamentalists...
THE CELTIC BLOG Jul 30

View: Rival club's dossier on 'humble' player West Ham want makes for great reading

West Ham United would be signing a player in Bastien Meupiyou with "great confidence."With the Hammers still waiting on their first transfer...
WEST HAM ZONE Jul 30

England's 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today's stars

After lifting the trophy 60 years ago, some still supplemented their income by performing in working men's clubs and as after dinner speakersWith...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Football Australia pleads for more time to digest Fifa's controversial World Cup plans

FA resists immediate criticism of privatisation pushMore information requested to ‘properly assess' implications Football Australia has resisted...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

Rio Ngumoha's deflected strike gives experimental Liverpool win over Wrexham

Substitute's 75th-minute shot gives Liverpool 1-0 win in New YorkChances few and far between in pre-season friendly that fails to igniteLiverpool...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 30

WSL bring back Sunday evening kick-offs after indifferent viewing figures

Move part of an overhaul of its broadcast strategySunday evening games were dropped last seasonThe Women's Super League will bring back Sunday...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

County show promise but fall to defeat to League One's Reading

Newport County's pre-season preparations took a hit as they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Reading at Rodney Parade on Tuesday evening.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Jul 29

Gallery | Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan Royals journey

Kelvin through the years. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has ended his long association with Reading Football Club, sealing a switch to Danish Superliga...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 29

Leicester City: Who Will Be the Next Captain?

Embed from Getty Images Ricardo Pereira (2025-26) left the club this summer, being released. He was the captain and had the armband for a season....
FILBERT WAY Jul 29

Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens

55 members to meet on Thursday to coordinate response‘Uefa knows there is significant and growing opposition'Uefa has called an emergency meeting...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

‘I'm very sorry': Mancini apologises after being reappointed as Italy head coach

Mancini quit Italy job to take over Saudi Arabia in 2023‘Some will be against me … maybe people will forgive'Roberto Mancini issued an apology in...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan departs for Denmark

Kelvin moves to Denmark! Reading Football Club can confirm that Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has departed the club, joining Danish Superliga side AC...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 29

Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos

Players brandished banner after semi-final against EnglandParedes and Molina investigated over brawl after final defeatFifa has begun disciplinary...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Reading Sell Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan To AC Horsens

Farewell, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan. Reading have today sold the young forward to Danish side AC Horsens, newly promoted to the top flight, with the fee...
SBNATION.COM Jul 29

Infantino tries to cash in on World Cup: is football's soul for sale? - The Latest

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has announced plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors in a new commercial entity worth...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Tickets set to go on sale for Oxford United’s home clash with Reading

Oxford United supporters can purchase tickets from 12pm on Thursday, July 30.
BANBURYCAKE.CO.UK Jul 29

Infantino cashing in on World Cup: is football's soul for sale? – The Latest

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has announced plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors in a new commercial entity worth...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

EFL introduces rule changes on hair pulling and goalkeeper injuries

New rules are set to be introduced in the English Football League to maintain the pace and flow of the game.
THE READING CHRONICLE Jul 29

Gianni Infantino's big World Cup sale and Fifa's race to the bottom line

We begin Football Daily's 29 July 2026 edition with a trip back to 26 February 2016. Gianni Infantino has been elected as the new Fifa president on...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages' of agreeing on new contract

Deal would extend Argentinian through 2030 World CupCoach would stand to earn ‘significantly' morePochettino's tenure has been mixed bag of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Time to “Believe” Again? Wigan Athletic, loyalty and the road ahead.

“I’m not sure I’ll renew my season ticket this year.” It’s a sentence quite a few Latics supporters have uttered over the past few weeks. Some will...
LOS THREE AMIGOS Jul 29

Start spreading the news...Leeds United launch new 2026/27 home shirt in New York – buy it here

Start spreading the news... Leeds United today launched their new 2026-27 home shirt in New York – and fans can buy it here.
YORKSHIRE POST Jul 29

Start spreading the news... Leeds United launch new 2026/27 home shirt in New York – buy it here

Start spreading the news... Leeds United today launched their new 2026-27 home shirt in New York – and fans can buy it here.
YORKSHIRE POST Jul 29

Liverpool prepare opening offer for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola

23-year-old open to Premier League movePSG value Barcola in the region of £145mLiverpool are preparing an opening offer for Bradley Barcola...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

This week's soccer questions: is this Fifa's Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior?

We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool's...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Newport County 0-4 Reading: Another Step Fourwards

Reading built on Saturday's 2-0 win at Woking with another, this time even more commanding, victory on Tuesday night. Jacob Brown, Josh Stokes and...
SBNATION.COM Jul 29

Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United

The manager has concerns over his group of five central defenders withstanding the demands of a long campaignIn Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Manchester City leading opposition to Premier League's £1.5bn EFL proposal

Meeting on Thursday to discuss landmark settlementCity have concerns about how the package will be fundedManchester City are leading the opposition...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Gallery | Excellent Royals hit four against the Exiles

Royals knock four past Newport. Reading picked up another victory in pre-season, beating Newport County 4-0 at Rodney Parade. A first trip to the...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 29

Maybe We've Got The Record… One Hundred and Six(teen) Pounds

After somehow surviving my first article without being hammered, I thought I’d have another go (thanks for the kind words on that by the way!)....
SBNATION.COM Jul 29

Awakening giants: Dortmund add stardust to their rise through leagues

Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp have made surprise moves to third-tier club looking to join eliteLocated in Austria during a pre-season...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Jacob Brown scores two in two as Reading hammer Newport 4-0

Reading FC continued their impressive pre-season form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Newport County at Rodney Parade.
THE READING CHRONICLE Jul 29

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa's World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times• FA joins criticism of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Football transfer rumours: Eli Junior Kroupi to boost Barcelona attack?

Today's tittle-tattle is walking on sunshineAfter waving Robert Lewandowski off into the sunset at the end of last season, Barcelona are in need of...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Concacaf joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors

Association was unaware of Infantino's plans‘We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process'Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa's plan...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Is Kazuyoshi Miura the oldest goalscorer in competitive football history? | The Knowledge

Plus: UK prime ministers' football allegiances, top-flight W teams in England and united UnitedsMail us with your all of your questions and...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Where all 20 Premier League clubs should strengthen before the season

Manchester United and Arsenal need midfielders, Liverpool should sign a winger and Chelsea require a goalkeeperBy Opta AnalystDeclan Rice was...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 29

Report | Newport County 0-4 Royals

Reading picked up another pre-season victory, this time a 4-0 win in South Wales against League Two outfit Newport County. A first-ever trip to...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 28

Abusive chanting against immigrants in English football on rise, new data reveals

Reported incidents of all discrimination reach new highReports of abuse in grassroots football rose for fifth yearAbusive chanting against...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 28

Norwegian 4th Division Club Travelling to Leicestershire to Train, Drink Beer and Have Fun

Embed from Getty Images To play at the fifth tier in Norwegian football is a level of amateurs. A number of former greats are down in the basement,...
FILBERT WAY Jul 28

Arsenal discover 2026/27 Premier League title verdict as supercomputer predicts full table

Arsenal are looking to get off to the perfect start against Coventry City and the latest supercomputer prediction makes for great reading
FOOTBALL LONDON Jul 28

Is the World Cup for sale? Here's what Fifa's plans mean and what happens next | Paul MacInnes

Gianni Infantino is under fire from Uefa over plans to sell off commercial rights for the tournament but he says they are ‘about the...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 28

Retaining Rodri is key to Manchester City success under Enzo Maresca

New manager's No 1 priority must be to persuade World Cup-winning captain to stay as Real Madrid circle“Welcome home,” was Khaldoon al-Mubarak's...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 28

Wrexham face Liverpool with Premier League still in their sights despite setback

Club have been promoted three times in four yearsPhil Parkinson's side missed out on playoffs in 2026The Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds called it a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 28

Fifa accused of ‘crossing a line' over $20bn plan to sell World Cup commercial rights

World governing body set to raise millions from ventureUefa hits out at sale of football ‘soul and governance' Fifa has announced plans to sell a...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 28
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