38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles 7–27 Chicago BearsKeenum throws two TDs and rushes for anotherCase Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 29

‘Football with a smile': Pocognoli wants happy Gilmour to tee up Scotland success

New Scotland manager says midfielder ‘has to take risks'Players warned they need consistent game time for clubsSébastien Pocognoli hopes a...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception'

US manager says finding right punishment is ‘really hard'Man City found guilty of majority of 100-plus chargesSign up for our free newsletter...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Nations League: Olise's late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey

Belgium 0-1 France, Turkey 1-4 Italy, Sweden 3-1 PolandNorthern Ireland left frustrated by Hungary stalemateMichael Olise's magnificent late strike...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Gianni Infantino set to accept demands to give national associations payouts

Fifa president says: ‘The ambition is welcome'Infantino mounts fresh defence of failed FFE schemeThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, is poised to...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

City chief maintains club's innocence as rivals urge commission to publish verdict

Ferran Soriano tells European clubs that City will fight verdictPremier League clubs complain of ‘void' over decision timelineA number of Premier...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors

‘We defended well [v Spain] but had individual mistakes'Nico O'Reilly and Ezri Konsa are injury doubts for matchThomas Tuchel will resist making...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Scale of City's punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility | Barney Ronay

Khaldoon al-Mubarak has come out fighting yet the Premier League failed completely to regulate his clubNothing is over, nothing is done. Or at...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of Delia Smith, dies aged 85

Former journalist and honorary life president of Norwich City FC died peacefully at home on MondayMichael Wynn-Jones, the journalist and husband of...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure' in canteen falls on him

42-year-old suffers ‘serious head injury' at training baseCuéllar recovering in hospital after alarming accidentThe Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary and more: Nations League – live

⚽ Updates from 7.45pm (BST) kick-offs across Europe⚽ Get in touch: email Michael about the actionWhisper it, but the Nations League is … quite...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Eventually It Happened, Another Major Leicester Change Benefitting All Parties

Embed from Getty Images Eventually it happened, Wout Faes has left Leicester. He was back in the starting line-up vs. Barnsley, possibly showing...
FILBERT WAY● Sep 28

How the Manchester City scandal could play out | Letters

Readers respond to the guilty verdict against the football club for breaking the Premier League's financial fair play rulesThirty six years ago,...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but answer may lie with Alexander-Arnold | Jacob Steinberg

Chopping and changing the back four has been a big feature for England this year and the Real Madrid man could be a solutionEngland ended 2025...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland'

Manor Solomon angry at Ireland's stance over Gaza‘They hate us and we don't like them'Manor Solomon claimed Israel was “10 times better” than...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Europe's top-flight clubs to get share of £185m from Club World Cup

Europe dividing money 50-50 with rest of the worldConfirmation expected after Fifa meeting in OctoberEurope's top-flight clubs will share half of...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

The Nations League is a welcome example of soccer done well

The tournament was treated with skepticism when it was introduced in 2018, but it shows that sometimes administrators get things rightSign up for...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Video game playing, football and dinosaurs set to inspire reading across Doncaster

More than 1,000 people across Doncaster shared their hobbies, interests and inspirations in the first half of the National Year of Reading 2026.
DONCASTER FREE PRESS● Sep 28

Reading made a bold move in 2025 bringing striker to the club but it has paid off more than they could have imagined: Opinion

Reading have had a reasonable start to the season, and a huge reason for that has been one man, Jack Marriott. The post Reading made a bold move in...
THE72.CO.UK● Sep 28

Schalke extend contract of chairman Matthias Tillmann

The 42-year-old endured some hard times but now is reading the rewards of helping to slowly stabilize the Royal Blues off the field.
BULINEWS.COM● Sep 28

The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close | Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Kieran Maguire as Manchester City are found guilty of the vast majority...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Kieran Maguire as Manchester City are found guilty of the vast majority...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Gallery | Royals pegged back at Adams Park

Honours even in High Wycombe. Twice Reading took the lead, and twice we were pegged back, in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers at...
READINGFC.CO.UK● Sep 28

WSL talking points: Chelsea punish Arsenal and Putellas finds her rhythm

The Gunners lacked cutting edge at Stamford Bridge while the former Barcelona star dominated against BrightonHow to solve the problem of an...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Bradford City confirm departures of Graham Alexander and Chris Lucketti – plus plan for Reading game

Preston North End have confirmed the appointment of Graham Alexander and his assistant Chris Lucketti from Bradford City.
YORKSHIRE POST● Sep 28

EXCLUSIVE: Royals made late bid to snatch Wildsmith from Wycombe

Reading FC made a late attempt to hijack Wycombe Wanderers’ move for former Derby County goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith, the Reading Chronicle...
THE READING CHRONICLE● Sep 28

Mancini refers to ‘double' Manchester City contract and says it ‘isn't my problem'

Coach alleged to have been paid for advisory workMancini says City ‘not guilty' after Premier League rulingRoberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Are Reading FC too nice?

ROYALS.ORG● Sep 28

Reading Women 1-1 Oxford City: Match Report 

Reading Women were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Oxford City on Sunday, with both sides finding the net in a busy three-minute spell before...
SBNATION.COM● Sep 28

Int'l media not happy with 5/10 Leeds duo in latest defeat, one completely 'anonymous'

Leeds United pair Dan James and Ethan Ampadu haven't enjoyed the best of international breaks so far with Wales.The Red Dragons have lost both of...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM● Sep 28

Data shows England made inroads against Spain but they must be more clinical | Andrew Beasley

Thomas Tuchel's side had 36 touches in the Spain penalty area at Wembley but were given a lesson in taking chancesEngland dominated Spain to an...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Arsène Wenger and Arsenal: 30 years on from appointment that changed English football

David Dein's decision to hire the Frenchman ushered in an irreversible era of multiculturalism, giving birth to the Premier League we know todayAs...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Deep into the Sixties: Britain 1965-66 by David Kynaston review – Beatles, bigots and streets in the sky

The latest instalment in a vibrant history of postwar Britain is a tour de forceIn February 1965, the civil rights activist Malcolm X visited...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 28

Nations League: Greece stun Klopp's Germany, Netherlands sink Serbia but Gakpo hurt

Jürgen Klopp ‘unbothered' despite 1-0 home defeatGakpo goes off in 2-1 win, Portugal edge past NorwayGreece stunned hosts Germany 1-0 in Augsburg...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

McTominay's role a poser for Pocognoli as Scotland offer positives in Slovenia

New coach still learning about his squad as they prepare to face Switzerland with the Napoli midfielder expected to return in NovemberAn elongated...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Republic of Ireland put controversy aside with fine first half to seal win against Israel

Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish that weren't true. But whether the beautiful game can...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Chelsea turn up heat on Arsenal as Alyssa Thompson strike settles WSL derby

Arsenal's title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Alyssa Thompson's first-half finish was the...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Leam looks back on Wycombe draw

Leam Richardson admitted that our 2-2 draw at Wycombe Wanderers felt like a defeat after his side surrendered a late advantage, but insisted there...
READINGFC.CO.UK● Sep 27

Wingy frustrated with Wycombe draw

Lewis Wing was left frustrated with Reading's 2-2 draw at former side Wycombe Wanderers, a repeat of the same fixture last season. Twice the Royals...
READINGFC.CO.UK● Sep 27

From Ted Drake tribute to West Ham frustration: My bittersweet Arsenal day

After reading Dan’s interesting piece about the ten worst games at the Emirates Stadium, celebrating the 20th anniversary of our modern home, I...
JUSTARSENAL.COM● Sep 27

Denmark dominate Wales in Nations League as Isaksen adds finishing touch

Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group with no points or goals from their first two...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

James Trafford's England dream burns with No 1 spot finally up for grabs again

The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford's grip may be looseningJames Trafford looks...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Thomas Tuchel says it would be ‘madness' to rest England players despite longer window

I don't take calls from Premier League managers, he saysEngland play Czechia in Prague on TuesdayThomas Tuchel says it would be “madness” to allow...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Israel v Republic of Ireland, Norway v Portugal, Germany v Greece: Nations League – live

Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations LeagueLive scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTokThe Israel v Ireland game comes after a...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

The final whistle for the football booze ban? | Letters

The rushed law probably increases pre-match binge drinking, writes Prof Geoff Pearson; plus a letter from a concerned reader who lives near a...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Blues Fall To First Ever Anfield Defeat

Everton fell to their first ever defeat at Anfield on Sunday afternoon – the Blues falling to a 1-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool to halt their...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE● Sep 27

Liverpool sink Everton and end derby drought after Olsson and Kapocs strike

Liverpool beat their local rivals Everton at Anfield in a Women's Super League fixture for the first time as Beata Olsson's early header and...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Tony Pulis says he and Stoke ‘were cheated' in 2011 FA Cup final after Manchester City verdict

Manchester City won match 1-0 after goal by Yaya TouréClub deny wrongdoing and say ‘process is ongoing'Tony Pulis has said his Stoke City team was...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

West Brom fans to roll their eyes at Joe Wildsmith's Wycombe debut footage

Joe Wildsmith didn't cover himself in glory in his Wycombe Wanderers debut after leaving West Bromwich Albion.The 30-year-old left Albion earlier...
WESTBROMNEWS.CO.UK● Sep 27

Chelsea v Arsenal: Women's Super League – live

WSL rivals meet at Stamford Bridge; 4.30pm BST kick-offLive scores | Putellas on target for Lionesses | Email WillTwo unbeaten teams with grand...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Lanning decries ‘disgusting' late hit that sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital

Senior able to move limbs but taken to hospitalUSC linebacker Desman Stephens II ejected for playOregon head coach Dan Lanning has decried a...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Snooker legend Ken Doherty unexpectedly dragged into Israeli footballer’s ‘gun’ celebration controversy

The celebration controversy took an unexpected twist (Pictures: Getty/AFP) Former world snooker champion Ken Doherty’s name has, somewhat...
METRO.CO.UK● Sep 27

'An unbelievable debut' - Joe Wildsmith praised after Wycombe's draw with Reading

Interim head coach Tom Hounsell praised new goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith after his Wycombe Wanderers debut in the 2-2 draw with Reading.
BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK● Sep 27

In playful moments, the USMNT's new youth movement is already paying off

After a crushing World Cup exit, 11 debutants and two teenage scorers are giving the program renewed verveSubscribe to our free newsletter for US...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

The Weekly Bobbins: Fear And Passiveness

The more things change, the more things stay the same. Another beyond frustrating result at Wycombe Wanderers. It was the same last year when Matty...
SBNATION.COM● Sep 27

‘It Feels Like A Defeat': Leam Richardson On Reading's Wycombe Draw

The Royals picked up a point on the road, but it could have been all three, following a 2-2 draw against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on...
SBNATION.COM● Sep 27

Ever feel you've been cheated? Consequences could be profound after Manchester City guilty verdict | Jonathan Wilson

Premier League could be hit hard by aftermath, while Manchester City fans may know they took 30 years to recover from a guilty verdict in 1906So it...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Israel game goes ahead after Irish players' vote; reaction to Spain's win over England – matchday live

The latest football news, reaction and discussionToday's fixtures | And you can mail matchday liveHello and welcome to matchday live. We'll be...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Footgolfers in arms race to replicate ‘the worst ball I've seen in my life'

The much-derided Adidas Jabulani, created for the 2010 World Cup, is now the ball of choice in a niche sportAbout once a month, Ben Clarke, the...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

Gateshead's fruitless trip south offers hint of Manchester City's doomsday future

His team bottom of the National League, Lee Cattermole's ‘bomb squad' approach could well end with him departingAmong many doomsday scenarios...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 27

JJ Gabriel causing dressing room issues at Man United - 'His teammates aren't happy'

JJ Gabriel may be causing issues among the Manchester United academy ranks as he pushes for a move away from Old Trafford.The 15-year-old is...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM● Sep 27

Meet the new 55 minute England collapse, not the same as the old 55 minute England collapse | Barney Ronay

Things started to go wrong against Spain at the same time they did against Argentina, but for very different reasons and with far more cause for...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Thomas Tuchel denies England players were distracted by Manchester City verdict

Tuchel says England ‘will learn' from 3-2 loss to SpainCity's Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi at fault in defeatThomas Tuchel denied that Manchester...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

USA thrash Peru as teenage newcomers shine in first step toward 2030

Eleven players make US debuts in OrlandoSullivan, 16, starts in youngest US appearance in yearsEllis and Hall score as Pochettino's new faces...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

MO MAKES G’S EXIT

PROMOTION-winning manager and NLP contributor Mo Sher has left Godalming Town after five years in charge. ... Continue reading... Access all our...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 26

From depths of Poole and into the deep end

By Chris Dunlavy FROM early starts to late night ferries, Charlie Austin’s formative years in the Wessex League were a world away from the glamour...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 26

FRANK HAS A NOU ROLE

STOCKTON Town’s veteran striker Frank Nouble has landed a new coaching role at the academy of Championship club Middlesbrough. The 35-year-old...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 26

BLUES CHIEF BEN DIES AT 33

WRAP OF THE WEEK CHESTER FC are mourning the loss of their youngest director, Ben Duggan, who has passed away suddenly at the age of 33. Duggan was...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM● Sep 26

Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss

It was another high-profile game when Thomas Tuchel's England let a lead slip in the second half and went on to lose. But unlike the last time, it...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Reading: Unprofessional

So then, Reading are still waiting for their first three points on the road this season. A 2-2 draw in which we went ahead twice (through Paudie...
SBNATION.COM● Sep 26

Messi's exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero | Jonathan Wilson

When things are going awry, the Albiceleste will no longer be able to rely on their ultimate get-out clauseIt isn't quite over yet. Lionel Messi...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

USMNT v Peru live – analysis and updates from international friendly in Orlando

USA v Peru kicks off at 4.30 ETCavan Sullivan, other young players could make debutsSign up for our free newsletter for US readersEmail Jeff with...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Trump flyover and Secret Service checks greet fans at marquee Texas v Tennessee clash

Air Force One flies low over Neyland before kickoffSchools coordinate with Secret Service over headsetsFans urged to arrive early amid enhanced...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Reading: Player Ratings

Joel Pereira: 6 Nothing to do in the first half. I suspect he just enjoyed the sun. Much busier in the second half. Pereira did well to come well...
SBNATION.COM● Sep 26

England v Spain: Nations League football – live

Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Follow us on Instagram and TikTokWe interupt the Manchester City news cycle to...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Youri Tielemans: Man United star dubbed 'maestro' vs Italy, stats tell the real story

Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans returned to form as Belgium beat Italy 2-0 in the Nations League on Friday.The 29-year-old featured...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM● Sep 26

WSL roundup: Greenwood maintains Manchester City's 100% record

Defending champions win 1-0 at pointless CharltonAlex Greenwood fires in only goal from a free-kickManchester City maintained their perfect start...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Spoils shared at Wycombe Wanderers

Pegged back twice in Wycombe. Reading and Wycombe Wanderers shared the spoils yet again in 2-2 at Adams Park, with debutant Danny Ings scoring a...
READINGFC.CO.UK● Sep 26

USMNT v Peru: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

How will the USA and Peru fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsThe 2026 World Cup and the...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Pocognoli's reign as Scotland coach begins with stalemate in Slovenia

Sébastien Pocognoli grimaced on Friday when recalling his playing debut for Belgium. Alessandro del Piero and Italy discovered favourable...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Ireland players vote to go ahead with Nations League match against Israel

Scheduled press conference and training session delayedIrish FA admits ‘players shared different views' The Republic of Ireland's Nations League...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Tim Tebow pauses ties with Christian wealth group amid predatory sales allegations

Former Heisman winner pauses ties with Life SurgeTebow calls allegations ‘extremely serious'Group accused of pushing courses costing $40,000Tim...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Uefa Nations League today: How to watch England v Spain, TV channels & live stream

How will England and Spain fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsThomas Tuchel still hasn't...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Enzo Maresca posts ‘I know nothing' message after Manchester City's guilty verdict

Noel Gallagher, fan and Oasis star, ‘shocked and sad'David Bernstein: a fine is ‘not sufficient' if appeal failsManchester City's manager Enzo...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Slovenia v Scotland: Nations League – live

⚽ Updates from the Group B1 game; kick-off 2pm BST⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Mail BarryEarly Slovenia team news: The headline story...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

‘I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine it': the little-known trio of high schoolers who made USMNT history

The idea of 16-year-olds like Cavan Sullivan playing for the USMNT was once unfathomable – until Mike Slivinski, Mark Jonas and Nelson Vargas...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26

Stefan Borson reveals Man City's chances of winning Premier League appeal after 'very serious twist'

Manchester City's potential appeal against their 114 charges from the Premier League could go on for "quite a while".That is according to former...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM● Sep 26

Amelia Bullmore: ‘I met my husband doing Romeo and Juliet. We weren't the leads – it wasn't that tidy'

The actor on getting caught gossiping, the footballer she has a crush on, and having both her best and worst kiss in one nightBorn in London,...
THE GUARDIAN● Sep 26
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