Malmö Women's new dawn offers hope as Nordic clubs reach crossroads
Europe's balance of power has shifted and Malmö are among the clubs with a vision to return Nordic football to the top
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Watching live as Haaland, Bellingham and Mbappé fluffed their lines was exhilarating | Barney Ronay
The world's three best players had stinkers, but it did not detract from a pair of breathtaking Champions League games
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Barnsley vs Reading: Match Preview 2023/24
Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesThe Tykes will be looking to solidify their place in the play-offs with a win. Reading face the second of three...
Barnsley v Reading: Royals perspective for Neill Collins as Reds get back on stable footing off the pitch - and aim to do the same on it
IT’S been a testing season at times at Barnsley in 2023-24 - on the field and off it - but one look at Saturday’s opponents would indicate that...
Leicester promotion hopes hurt as Bundu strike earns Plymouth victory
Leaders Leicester missed the chance to move clear at the top of the Championship as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat away at relegation threatened...
Plymouth 1, Leicester 0, positives and negatives, player ratings and match report, Championship fixture
Embed from Getty Images The last time Leicester won at Home Park was back in September 1955. The only goal of the game was scored by Arthur Rowley....
Erik ten Hag bemoans Manchester United's ‘huge' bad luck amid struggles
‘A lot went against us this season'
Dutchman accepts responsibility ‘like a minister' for struggles
Erik ten Hag claims Manchester United have...
Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Jesus's toughness before Aston Villa showdown
Manager says striker reacts perfectly to being put on the bench
Gabriel Magalhães did not train and is a doubt for Sunday's game
Mikel Arteta has...
Guardiola says players are ‘ready' to push on despite Rodri's plea for a rest
‘We have done it before and know what we have to do'
Manager says he will not pick players if they are tired
Pep Guardiola says this season has...
How Phil Foden has developed into Manchester City's outstanding player
Young midfielder was player of the match against Real Madrid and is now trusted by Pep Guardiola to be centre stage
If you weren't an experienced...
Emma Hayes quotes poetry and chat with son after Eidevall calls her ‘irresponsible'
Chelsea manager recites verses from Robert Frost
Arsenal counterpart criticises ‘male aggression' comment
Emma Hayes quoted poetry and said she...
Chelsea top of Premier League table … for record £75m spend on agents
Manchester City second at £60.6m over the course of year
Period to February 2024 includes past two transfer windows
Premier League clubs spent...
Not the greatest week for the self-proclaimed best league in the world
Springtime in Dublin. And then Germany. Such was the schedule planned out for Jürgen Klopp, for Liverpool to glide to the Euro Vase final and...
Rob Edwards: ‘If Luton stay up, I don't want it to be because of deductions'
Manager discusses bravery, his future at Kenilworth Road, and the moment that convinced him his team can survive
When Arsenal went top of...
Portsmouth’s agent payments to fund Championship assault revealed as Derby County, Reading, Barnsley & Co splash clash
Pompey’s payments to agents over past two transfer windows have been detailed as they assembled their squad which is on the brink of reaching the...
Portsmouth’s agent payments revealed to fund Championship assault as Derby County, Reading, Barnsley & Co splash clash
Pompey’s payments to agents over past two transfer windows have been detailed as they assembled their squad which is on the brink of reaching the...
‘It'd mean the world': Portsmouth close in on Championship return
With John Mousinho in charge, the whole city is ready to celebrate after 12 years out of the top two divisions
When Portsmouth celebrated promotion...
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes responds to Jonas Eidevall fallout by reading Robert Frost poem
The legendary Blues manager had her ‘when the seagulls follow the trawler' moment at Cobham
Portsmouth's agent payments revealed to fund Championship assault along as Derby County, Reading, Barnsley & Co splash clash
Pompey's payments to agents over past two transfer windows have been detailed as they assembled their squad which is on the brink of reaching the...
‘This must feel bad and it does': Jürgen Klopp rues Liverpool's mental fatigue
Manager says his team must regain their intensity after shock defeat to Atalanta, beginning with Crystal Palace on Sunday
Barring one of the most...
Stat Attack: Barnsley
Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty ImagesOlivia gives us a statistical preview ahead of the Royals' trip to South Yorkshire on Saturday. On Tuesday,...
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Blackburn Rovers Ladies Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Apr 14th 2024, 14:00
Liam Gilbert’s side prepare for a trip to Blackburn Rovers as they...
Manchester City may renew Paquetá interest if betting case is dropped
West Ham playmaker was close to City move last summer
Timeframe for resolution to FA investigation remains unclear
Manchester City are likely to...
Slovakia's latest pro-Russia turn brings Euro 2024 tie with Ukraine into focus | Barney Ronay
Slovakia has just elected a president who, like the country's prime minister, opposes military aid to Ukraine and is seen as pro-Moscow
It is easy...
Simon Leslie: I’m spreading the Eastbourne Borough gospel in New York
I am writing this piece aboard a flight to New York with a smile on my face. I am meeting lots of new sponsors and investors to take the Eastbourne...
United Women duo up for monthly awards
Two United Women stars have been nominated for in the monthly Barclays Women's Championship awards for March.
Striker Izzy Goodwin has been...
Are Reading At Risk of Saying ‘So Long, Ruben Selles'?
Selles has done a top job in his first season and it'll be difficult to retain his services, but Reading must do so. Rubén Sellés coming in at the...
Pajaziti Wins PL2 Player of the Month!
Adrion Pajaziti has been named PL2 Player of the Month for March.
It comes as little surprise after a prolific spell for the midfielder, who...
Atalanta stun Liverpool, Premier League build-up, and more: football news – live
Updates ahead of this weekend's Premier League action
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‘They are fine': Three of Harry Kane's children taken to hospital after car crash
Children said to be ‘really lucky' after accident near Munich
Kane was not in Germany after travelling for Arsenal game
Three of Harry Kane's...
Era of frozen Premier League ticket prices is over, expert warns fans
Of 12 clubs who have announced plans, 11 confirm price rise
Clubs face rising costs and ‘know people are willing to pay'
The era of frozen ticket...
Reading FC Column: I’m hoping Rocket will give me a boost
Do you remember when Soccer AM first hit our screens? The show was a revelation. True, much of those early years have aged poorly, but in terms of...
'We deserved to lose,' Klopp says after Liverpool go down to Atalanta – video
Liverpool have suffered a shock home 0-3 defeat to Atalanta in their Europa League quarter-final. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp rang the changes...
Everton paid £30m in interest to lender with links to tax exile, documents suggest
Exclusive: Charges relate to £225m debt with Rights & Media Funding, with records suggesting a trail leading to Michael Tabor
Everton has paid...
Juventus are at the European crossroads with seven games to go
Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty ImagesThe road to Champions League qualification heads into a quagmire of probabilities for the Old Lady One down....
Bournemouth boss Iraola: Why I try to ignore the press
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola admits to sometimes reading newspapers.
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Jürgen Klopp angry that Liverpool ‘lost the plot' in Europa defeat by Atalanta
Liverpool defeated 3-0 by lively Italian side at Anfield
Klopp: ‘We played a bad game … we deserved to lose'
Jürgen Klopp claimed Liverpool “lost...
Scottish teams lose automatic spot in Champions League group stages
Czech Republic boosted by taking 10th place in Uefa rankings
Next season's Scottish champions will enter in playoff round
From next season,...
Liverpool left needing miracle after Scamacca double for Atalanta
Anfield was shorn of its flags and Liverpool lost all of their powers. A comprehensive first home defeat of the season, against a highly...
Hofmann and Boniface give Leverkusen first leg advantage against West Ham
There is an inevitability to Bayer Leverkusen's late shows. On a night of dogged, selfless defending, Xabi Alonso's side maintained their...
Watkins and McGinn help Unai Emery have a grand night in win over Lille
By his own admission Unai Emery is driven by the possibility of getting his hands on another trophy and Aston Villa's first piece of silverware...
Rodgers Had A Not-Too-Subtle Dig At The Ibrox Play Actor And His Manager Yesterday.
Brendan Rodgers gave a wonderful interview to CelticTV yesterday; I watched it with great interest, and I was particularly impressed with one...
Liverpool v Atalanta: Europa League quarter-final, first leg
Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Anfield
Have any thoughts? Send Michael an email
This is the first proper European test for Liverpool. A...
Bayer Leverkusen v West Ham: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – live
Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at the BayArena
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Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Kovar; Stanisic, Tah,...
Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading: Tactical Analysis
Unpacking a strong performance on the road from the Royals, which earned a comfortable win at the Mem. In November 2023 I analysed the reverse...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Tim Kilpatrick Returns
Ben and Ross sit down with Reading's Tim Kilpatrick for an in-depth chat. Reading's Head of Commercial, Tim Kilpatrick, joins the boys for a second...
Sean Dyche calls for ‘positive reaction' after Everton's latest points deduction
Club docked two points on Monday for breach of PSR rules
‘Let's pull together. This rise of the Toffees is important to us'
Sean Dyche has said...
‘Unsilence the crowd': Newcastle shirts to enhance experience of deaf fans
Pioneering use of haptic technology to be implanted into shirts
Fans will get fuller sensory match-day experience at Spurs game
Deaf Newcastle...
Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 42 games
John Swift’s dubiously awarded penalty confirmed the three points for Albion against the Millers to reinforce the Baggies position in the table. It...
Spanish TV station fires pundit for derogatory comment about Lamine Yamal
Germán Burgos sacked by Movistar Plus+
Barcelona and PSG refused to give interviews
The Spanish TV station Movistar Plus+ has fired the analyst...
Clubs agree to cap spending on players as part of Premier League PSR reform
New rules could be tried out in shadow form next season
Full reform of profitability and sustainability rules ongoing
Premier League clubs have...
Take Your Seat | Five reasons to secure your Season Ticket
Last week we launched Season Tickets for the 2024-25 campaign, and so far we have seen plenty of our loyal Royals sign up to commit their support...
Sheffield United deducted two points by EFL for defaulting on payments
Punishment to kick in when United next play in Championship
Top-flight strugglers also get two-point suspended penalty
Sheffield United will start...
Alice Street – The Story Behind the Film
Earlier today, the Swans Trust hosted the latest in its series of free events that aim to delve into the rich and proud heritage of Swansea City...
Dundee deluges and Rangers getting righteous over a soggy Scottish pitch
Located in the central lowlands of Scotland on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, just a few skims of a stone from the perishingly cold north sea,...
Match Preview: Barnsley v Reading (Saturday, 3pm)
Barnsley host Reading on Saturday at Oakwell in League One. In their last league match, on Tuesday, Barnsley lost to […]
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Preview: Barnsley vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Barnsley and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Keith Allen: ‘Your implication is my life's a failure and I'd be happier had I lost my manhood'
The actor, musician and all-round subversive talks about getting his own back on critic AA Gill, his favourite football song and why he'd really...
League One team of the week features Blackpool, Carlisle, Reading and Wigan stars
The League One team of the week for the fixtures played over April 9 to April 10 has been revealed - with inclusions from Fleetwood and Stevenage.
Premier League to use semi-automated offside in hope of speeding up VAR calls
System expected to be ready during autumn of next season
Aim is to get offside assessments done in 30 seconds or less
The Premier League is to...
Inter Miami crash out of Champions Cup after 3-1 defeat to Monterrey
Lionel Messi's team eliminated 5-2 on aggregate in quarters
Miami still eligible for 2025 Club World Cup in America
Lionel Messi's first trip to...
Champions League team of the week: Jules Koundé erases Mbappé in Paris
The knockout stages have finally started to deliver, with standout performances from Phil Foden, Antoine Griezmann and Barcelona's reluctant...
Mikel Arteta's focus on defensive solidity could pay dividends for Arsenal | Karen Carney
The Gunners' remarkable defensive record has been key to their title bid – and it will remain so in the run-in
For the past four seasons the team...
Wolves' Gary O'Neil charged by FA after criticising ‘scandalous' refereeing
Manager was left furious after decisions in West Ham game
Kompany handed touchline ban after misconduct charge
The Wolves manager, Gary O'Neil,...
Reading FC badge one of 74 featured on world's longest scarf
The world’s longest football club scarf has been created – featuring the crests of 74 teams from across the country. The 100-metre-long scarf...
Barça's kids are alright and Dortmund give themselves a chance - Football Weekly Extra
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon after another brilliant Champions League quarter final between PSG and...
Unearthed stories of ‘Lost Lionesses' and Copa 71 expose past injustice
In shining a light on how female players were mocked and marginalised, documentary serves as a vital history lesson
Last Friday night, Keira Walsh...
‘They need to be careful’ – Barnsley vs Reading prediction: The72
The72’s writers offer their Barnsley vs Reading prediction ahead of the League One clash on Saturday. Barnsley lost…
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The weekend agenda | A quartet of games taking place this weekend
Three of our Royals in action on Saturday with a return from the international break for our Women’s team on Sunday.
Reading U18 vs Norwich U18...
CorSport: ‘Superclash of 160 goals’ – what is on the line in Milan-Roma
By: Oliver Fisher
One thing seems certain regarding the tie between AC Milan and Roma in the Europa League: there will be goals, and with it no...
Bristol Rovers Fans Verdict: Safety All But Sealed For Reading
PA Images via Getty ImagesHow the fans reacted to a wonderful win at the Memorial Stadium. Ruben Selles made a very good point after Tuesday's...
League One Match Officials (13/04/24)
Sebastian Stockbridge will be the man in the middle for the League One encounter between Barnsley and Reading, Anthony Backhouse will oversee the...
Spurs fans comments ahead of facing Newcastle United – Definitely worth a look
Really enjoyed reading these comments from Spurs fans ahead of facing Newcastle United. I hope Saturday’s match turns out as well as 12 months ago...
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has finally scored. Everton need him to kick on
After 18 matches without a goal, the striker has scored twice in a week. If this is a return form, it has come at the right time
By Ben McAleer for...
‘Football's on the rise here': European teams seek global outreach in India
Clubs in the west hope partnerships with the Indian Super League can let them trade knowhow for fan engagement
A south Indian Idli Sambar mixed...
Exclusive interview: Player says losing to Chelsea in huge game “hurt so much”
There is an exclusive interview out today that Chelsea fans will be very interested in reading.
Watch the shouting! How parents' sideline behaviour can strip the fun out of children's sport | Elise Waghorn
Ask yourself: would I like these comments or find them helpful if I was playing?
The winter sports season is about to begin. This means parents...
Championship roundup: Ipswich held by Watford but move into top two
West Brom consolidate playoff place with win over Rotherham
Blackburn's relegation fears increase in 5-0 defeat by Bristol City
Ipswich missed the...
London Lions win first EuroCup after second leg fightback against Besiktas
EuroCup final: London Lions 81-70 Besiktas (149-145 on agg)
Lions make history after overturning seven-point first leg deficit
Amid scenes of...
Raphinha and Christensen conjure slim advantage as Barcelona edge PSG
On a gripping, frantic night at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona produced a game that felt like the opposite of the “Barca...
Samuel Lino gives Atlético lead but Sébastien Haller offers Dortmund hope
Axel Witsel had said that Atlético Madrid had to play as if there was no second leg and for much of a noisy night at the Metropolitano, it seemed...
‘It is a challenge': Zouma and West Ham face uphill task in Leverkusen
West Ham are without key players for Europa League quarter-final but the Hammers have a habit of turning up in big games
The player who scored the...
Everton takeover thrown into fresh doubt as 777 asks for more time
Miami-based company had hoped to close deal by end of week
Investment firm reportedly approaching lenders for funding
Fresh doubt has been raised...
Joe Kinnear obituary
Tottenham defender and Ireland international who kept Wimbledon in the top division as manager in the 90s
Joe Kinnear, who has died aged 77, had a...
Leicester recruitment policy needs to change as Norwegian “Jude Bellingham” could be one to watch in list of talent
Embed from Getty Images The reasoning for comparishing Faniel Teweide with Jude Bellingham is the maturity of the player and his presence at the...
Atlético Madrid v Borussia Dortmund: Champions League quarter-final – live
Minute-by-minute updates on the action at the Metropolitano
Any thoughts? You can email Will
After a quiet night of Champions League football we...
Chelsea keep stadium options open despite deal for land next to Bridge
Club purchase 1.2 acre site adjacent to Stamford Bridge
Deal reduces – but does not end – chances of Chelsea moving
Chelsea are still exploring...