The USWNT's domestic-heavy roster can benefit their World Cup yearning

Emma Hayes is leaning on NWSL players for friendlies to plan for individual development and vet wider playing poolWhile national teams in Europe,...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Brentford agree deal for set-piece coach Keith Andrews to step up as manager

Andrews poised to take first senior managerial rolePrevious coaching roles include Ireland and MK DonsBrentford have agreed a deal with their...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Nessun Dorma podcast: a 1980s and 1990s football odyssey

The show about retro football is back with a Homeric series on how the sport evolved at the end of the 20th centuryBy Nessun DormaThe European...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Switzerland

The hosts have lost the veteran Ramona Bachmann but Lia Wälti's leadership gives them hopeThis article is part of the Guardian's Euro 2025 Experts'...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Catwalk Time: Ranking Reading's 21st Century Home Kits (Part Two)

Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images The second part of Alex's two-stage rundown of the Royals' best and worst home kits in the 21st century....
SBNATION.COM Jun 24

Delap is Chelsea's shiny new toy but uncut gem Jackson offers rare point of difference | Jonathan Liew

While battle lines are drawn between the two strikers with very different journeys to the top, there is a way both can thrive“They are quite...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Deal imminent: David Ornstein says Chelsea closing in on signing who’s “fully committed” to Blues

David Ornstein is reporting that Chelsea look to be the clear favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund left winger Jamie Gittens this summer. The...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Jun 24

Arteta wants signing wrapped up before pre-season tour, Arsenal readying offer for “top player”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants the club to sign Viktor Gyokeres before the club heads out for the pre-season Asia tour next month.  According...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Jun 24

Football transfer rumours: Garnacho and Nkunku set for blockbuster swap?

Today's rumours are still feeling that late-Sunday fileDespite a breakthrough season at Paris Saint-Germain, where he registered double digits for...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

New assistant manager at Reading FC revealed

The appointment of Reading Football Club's new first-team assistant manager has been revealed.
WOKINGHAM Jun 24

Erith and Belvedere U14s

Erith and Belvedere are looking to add a few players to its existing squad for the upcoming season. All matches and training conducted on FA...
KENTYOUTHLEAGUE.CO.UK Jun 24

`Sevenoaks Town U14s

We are looking for players in all positions to come and train with an already great group of players. After a successful season last season we will...
KENTYOUTHLEAGUE.CO.UK Jun 24

ES Tunis vs Chelsea: Get £20 football free bets and 50 free spins with Midnite

CHELSEA are looking to bounce back in the Club World Cup in Wednesday’s early hours when facing ES Tunis. And online sports betting platform...
THE SUN Jun 24

David Squires on … making Transylvania great again

Our cartoonist visits Poenari Castle on Mount Cetatea to see what nonsense Vlad Dracula III has spouted this timeBuy one of David's cartoon in our...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Newcastle step up pursuit of Burnley's £40m-rated goalkeeper James Trafford

Trafford was disappointed deal fell through last summerNewcastle ready to sell Longstaff or Willock but not Isak Newcastle hope to succeed where...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

Get To Know...Adi Viveash

Adi Viveash has joined Harry Watling in being named a vital part of Rob Edwards' backroom staff. Here is the lowdown on the experienced former...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 24

Middlesbrough appoint Rob Edwards as head coach on three-year deal

Boro fill role left by sacking of Carrick earlier in June‘It's something that's not lost on me, how big this is'Middlesbrough have moved to fill...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 24

YouTube should not be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban, eSafety commissioner says

Julie Inman Grant has urged the Albanese government to rethink its decision to carve out the video sharing platform from new rules which apply to...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

John Clarke and John Ryan sign new deals

The two Johns commit for another season Reading Football Club is delighted to confirm that both John Clarke and John Ryan have agreed new one year...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jun 23

Bellinghams do battle and subs stay indoors as Club World Cup warms up

Following the second weekend of Copa Gianni, Fifa were eager to flag up a number of fraternal firsts. In scoring for Borussia Dortmund and Real...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage“The graveyard of football is full...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Liam Delap relishes old school physicality for Chelsea in quest to solve striker shortage

New signing is ready to seize the initiative for club and country with the No 9 a throwback to the raw power gameLiam Delap is a bit of a...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Is the Club World Cup actually … quite good? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe to talk transfers and Premier League fixturesRate, review,...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Every player linked with Portsmouth so far this summer - including Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Sheff Wed talents

Pompey have been linked with a number of transfers moves - including likes of players leaving West Brom, Norwich City and Crystal Palace as well as...
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Jun 23

All the winners from the 2025 Berkshire Football Awards

Women's manager of the season Cathy Corr with her fellow nominees and awards host Paul Watson (right) -- Windsor & Eton FC were one of the night’s...
SLOUGH EXPRESS Jun 23

Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Iceland

Thorsteinn Halldórsson's side will be tough to beat but can they turn tightly contested games into victories?This article is part of the Guardian's...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

‘Handcuffed like we're criminals': Ohio teen soccer star recounts deportation

Emerson Colindres reflects on ‘traumatizing' ordeal after Ice sent him to Honduras despite having no criminal recordThe Ohio high school graduate...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Sampdoria in line to avoid relegation to Serie C after chaotic playoff abandoned

Salernitana fans hurl smoke bombs and seats on to pitchCEO at Salernitana accepts his club will be in third tierThe second leg of the Serie B...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Ibrahima Konaté disappointed with Liverpool contract offer as talks stall

Defender's representatives pushing for higher basic wageFears at Anfield over running down deal that ends in 2026Ibrahima Konaté is stalling on...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Strange to see Leicester expert talk being trashed by tabloid media

Leicester expert and media man Rob Tanner made it all clear in a recent talk with fan channel The Final Whistle that he would be very surprised and...
FILBERT WAY Jun 23

New Signing: Miguel Angel Brau

The problem position over the last two seasons, the hope is that new signing, Miguel Angel Brau, will provide the solution there that Coventry City...
SIDEWAYSSAMMY.COM Jun 23

Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor's shares in Crystal Palace

Premier League likely to ratify sale within four weeksMove expected to clear way for Palace to play in EuropeWoody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Football transfer rumours: Emiliano Martínez eager to join Manchester United?

Today's fluff is embracing rainThe tears seemed very real from Emiliano Martínez after a win over Tottenham last month because his Aston Villa...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

US men overcome goalkeeping gaffe to top Haiti 2-1 and win Gold Cup group

Patrick Agyemang scored the winning goal in the 75thUS to play Mexico or Costa Rica in quarter-finalsPatrick Agyemang scored a tiebreaking goal in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Manchester City hit Al Ain for six in one-sided Club World Cup romp

Man of the match İlkay Gündoğan scores twice in 6-0 win in AtlantaCherki opens account; Echeverri, Haaland and Bobb also find netManchester City...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Ilkay Gündogan keen to see out final year of Manchester City contract

Midfielder wants to play at highest level after brace at Club World CupFormer Germany international is a target for GalatasarayIlkay Gündogan has...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 23

Manchester City v Al Ain: Club World Cup updates – live

Man City v Al Ain kicks off at 9pm ET/2am BST from AtlantaWhere five major Club World Cup storylines standQuestions or comments? Email AlexanderPep...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Finland

A poor Nations League and an injury troubled buildup has taken the shine off Marko Saloranta's side after an impressive qualifying campaignThis...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Santi Cazorla and Real Oviedo pull off the most romantic of returns to La Liga

Twenty-four long years after their relegation, then tumbling lower into ‘the mud', the club whose fans would not let them die witnessed their...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Enzo Maresca has midfield puzzle to solve while Chelsea sweat it out in US

Manager has to use Caicedo, Fernández and Lavia wisely with Club World Cup useful exercise for next seasonEnzo Maresca sometimes gives the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

I know judging other parents is wrong. But when it comes to giving kids smartphones, I'm a lost cause | Polly Hudson

From feeding to bedtimes, toys to piercings, from the day your child is born, you're monitored by other parents. And I'm as complicit as anyone...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Marcus Rashford keen on linking up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona

Manchester United forward talks up 17-year-oldBarça also retain interest in Nico WilliamsThe dream destination for Marcus Rashford after his exit...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Pep Guardiola to shuffle City pack with ‘10 new players' at Club World Cup

Manchester City face All Ain in their second group gameManager also hints that Gündogan could leave the clubPep Guardiola has stated he will select...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Van Nistelrooy Sacked, Rohl in, Rudkin Out and No OH Leuven Benchmark

The Mirror reports today that Ruud van Nistelrooy officially will be sacked after the 1st of July. This will then be a matter to deal with after...
FILBERT WAY Jun 22

‘I want to stay': John Stones moves to shut down Manchester City exit talk

Defender admits injuries have given him ‘dark days'Stones wants to use Club World Cup to aid recoveryJohn Stones has moved to shut down speculation...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Brighton's transfer push backed by ‘physicality' and cutting-edge data

Tony Bloom has already bought three players this summer and can act quickly thanks to in-depth background researchIt may not have been Tony Bloom's...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Wales women head for Euro 2025 wanting to scale heights and leave legacy

Undaunted by being drawn in a formidable group, Rhian Wilkinson's side go to Switzerland determined to create opportunities for girls back homeThe...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 22

Santi Cazorla scores in playoff as Real Oviedo end 24-year wait for La Liga return

Oviedo beat Mirandés 3-2 on aggregate after 3-1 win40-year-old former Arsenal man completes fairytaleReal Oviedo sealed their return to La Liga...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

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THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 21

USA forward Haji Wright out for rest of Gold Cup with achilles injury

Haji Wright out of Gold Cup with achilles injuryUS can't replace Wright; Haiti next on SundayPochettino hopes for Trump-era White House inviteUS...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Elliot Anderson's penalty sees off Spain as England Under-21s reach Euros' last four

Quarter-final: Spain 1-3 EnglandGuerra 39pen; McAtee 10, Elliott 15, Anderson 90+4penLee Carsley said this week that achieving back-to-back...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Cult of celebrity feels like a fundamental tension at the heart of the game

The individual walk-ons at Club World Cup underline Fifa's failure to understand that football is a team sport – just ask PSGIt is in the details...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Jobe Bellingham strikes as Dortmund edge 4-3 thriller with Sundowns in Club World Cup

Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns 3-4 Borrusia DortmundSecond-half own goal ensures Dortmund go top of groupBorussia Dortmund held off a spirited comeback...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Spain v England: European Under-21 Championship quarter-final – live

Euro U-21 updates from 8pm BSTHave any thoughts? Share them with Will via emailSpain (4-2-3-1): Iturbe; Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, Bueno; Guerra,...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Liverpool target Marc Guéhi prepared to see out final year of Crystal Palace contract

Palace looking to cash in on defender this summerGuéhi will not be rushed into decision on his futureMarc Guéhi will not be rushed into a decision...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Making Orlando proud: English coaching duo's unlikely route to NWSL glory

Seb Hines and Giles Barnes have transformed the fortunes of Orlando Pride to deliver the first trophies in club's historyTo followers of women's...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Monaco target André Onana but goalkeeper is keen to stay at Manchester United

Onana was dropped by Ruben Amorim last seasonMonaco also monitoring Chelsea's Djordje PetrovicMonaco have shortlisted André Onana as a potential...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Leicester Full England International Prospects In High Demand

Luke Thomas and Ben Nelson are Just two of many highly rated potential England full internationals at the club. Harry Skipp, Sam Braybrooke and...
FILBERT WAY Jun 21

Nuno Espirito Santo signs new three-year deal to stay at Nottingham Forest

Manager guided club to highest finish for 30 yearsLate run of defeats scuppered Champions League hopesThe Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

‘A perfect storm': multi-club ownership, Crystal Palace and a looming court threat

Uefa's legal team is preparing for more action as a complex and increasingly common issue rears its head againIn the waterfront offices of Uefa's...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

America is showing us football in its final dictator form – we can't afford to look away | Barney Ronay

It has been an ominous week for the sport in the US but talk of a boycott of next year's World Cup misses the pointShould we give it a miss? Is it...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Aqua lungs: how Rod Stewart's underwater swimming may help his singing

Singer trains underwater like Frank Sinatra once did and scientists say it may be useful in maintaining vocal prowessFrank Sinatra did it his way,...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Fan Letters: Should we extend the Stadium of Light?

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images In todays RR mailbag, we question if we should extend the stadium, predict the start of the...
SBNATION.COM Jun 21

Roker Report book club – David Snowdon's A Fistful of Doldrums 

Make some space on your book shelf for an intriguing new title that chronicles Sunderland's 1970s descent from top-flight hopefuls to Division...
SBNATION.COM Jun 21

Harry Kane hits opener as Bayern edge Boca to advance to Club World Cup knockouts

Group C: Bayern Munich 2-1 Boca JuniorsMerentiel equalises for Argentinians before Olise scores late winnerHarry Kane ended the night in Miami...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 21

Flamengo stun Chelsea with comeback victory at Club World Cup as Jackson sees red

Group D: Flamengo 3-1 ChelseaBruno Henrique 62, Danilo 65, Wallace Yan 83; Neto 13After all the hype about Cole Palmer taking the No 10 shirt, it...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Club World Cup didn't start the fire – it didn't light it but we'll try to fight it | Max Rushden

Football competitions are expanding, overlapping and bleeding into one another, but is a month off too much to ask?Does it feel too much? Premier...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Florian Wirtz looks ready-made to be a key piece of the puzzle at Liverpool | Andy Brassell

After his rapid rise at Leverkusen, Liverpool's new club-record signing is well set to step outside his comfort zoneWhen the Bayern Munich charm...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Florian Wirtz seals Liverpool move from Bayer Leverkusen in club record £116m deal

Germany's attacking midfielder to cost initial £100m Second summer buy from Leverkusen after FrimpongLiverpool have confirmed the signing of...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Flamengo v Chelsea: Club World Cup updates – live

CWC updates, 7pm BST / 2pm EDT start in PhiladelphiaClub World Cup storylines so far | And send Taha a mailHello, hello, hello and welcome to...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Manchester City open to letting Ilkay Gündogan join Galatasaray

Midfielder likely to have limited game time next seasonFormer Germany international wants to keep playingGalatasaray are considering a move for...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

‘It can be a really lonely journey': Myles Lewis-Skelly's mum Marcia on being a star's parent and agent

Marcia Lewis has handled her son's stellar rise by becoming an agent and setting up No1Fan.club to support parents of children in academiesIf...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Everton Confirms Football Leadership Appointments

Everton can confirm four appointments as part of the Club’s evolution of its football leadership structure. In line with the vision mapped out in...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 20

Nomadic former Reading youngster returns to top-flight football in fresh Greek switch

Former Reading wonderkid Aaron Tshibola has returned to the Greek Super League, signing for Levadiakos. A member of Reading's 2013/14 Under-21...
THE READING CHRONICLE Jun 20

US deports teen soccer star to Honduras days after his high school graduation

Emerson Colindres had no criminal record and was attending appointment with Ice when detainedA teenage student and soccer stand-out was arrested by...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

London City Lionesses make statement signing of Daniëlle van de Donk

Netherlands midfielder arrives on free from OL LyonnesFA formally approve WSL expansion to 14 clubsLondon City Lionesses have made a statement of...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Liverpool agree deal to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40m

Hungary left-back to sign five-year deal with championsFlorian Wirtz completes medical before £100m moveLiverpool have agreed a deal to sign Milos...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Every winner of the 2025 Football in Berkshire Awards

Football in Berkshire celebrated another action-packed Berkshire Football Awards ceremony at Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading. Another sold-out...
THE READING CHRONICLE Jun 20

‘Hopefully we can challenge at the top end of the table’: Reading FC’s new signing speaks on his ambitions

New signing Paudie O'Connor explained the reasons why he chose to sign for Reading Football Club this summer.
WOKINGHAM Jun 20

Fan Advisory Board Vote Deadline Nears

The vote to elect two new members to Everton’s Fan Advisory Board will close at 11.59pm next Thursday (26 June). Any Evertonian who had a supporter...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 20

Ross County sound transfer warning over Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Reading, Bolton Wanderers, Derby County, Peterborough, Portsmouth and Wrexham target

Wigan Athletic will not be able to secure the services of transfer target Ronan Hale on the cheap from Ross County.
WIGAN TODAY Jun 20

Leicesrer pre-season news, manager talk and more

Leicester have almost completed their pre-season campaign, being lined up for a friendly vs. TSV-Hartberg on the 19th of July. This certainly...
FILBERT WAY Jun 20

Welcome to Paddy Reading interview

Paddy Reading took time out from pre-season training to talk through his move to the club from Ayr United, what attracted him to Partick Thistle,...
PARTICK THISTLE FC Jun 20

Hannah Hampton aims to live up to Mary Earps's legacy as England No 1

Chelsea keeper says predecessor put role ‘on the map'Hampton happy with clarity to prepare as a starterHannah Hampton has vowed to try to live up...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Season Tickets | 2024/25 price freeze to stay

BUY 2025-26 SEASON TICKETSBuy or renew for the beginning of the new eraBUY ONLINECALL USAs the initial phase of Season Ticket sales comes to a...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jun 20

Why Hugo Ekitike is hot property in the summer transfer window | Ben McAleer

The young Eintracht Frankfurt striker has rough edges but he may be the best value goalscorer on the marketBy WhoScoredAlexander Isak is a man in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

QPR pushing to secure deal for sought-after League One ace

QPR are looking to complete a deal for out-of-contract Reading centre-back Amadou Mbengue, as per West London Sport.… The post QPR pushing to...
THE72.CO.UK Jun 20

From heat to unrest: how five major Club World Cup storylines are shaping up

With the group stage approaching halfway, it is time to take stock of key issues surrounding the expanded tournamentThe Club World Cup is into the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Wirtz having Liverpool medical, Club World Cup latest and more: football news – live

Men's transfer interactive | Women's transfer interactiveToday's Rumour Mill | Football Daily | And mail DavidLiverpool: While Florian Wirtz...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Movers Period to begin next week

New seat for a new beginning?  The 2025/26 Movers Period will begin at 10am on Tuesday 24th June, offering supporters the opportunity to move their...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jun 20
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