Football's version of toddlers at a party fighting over the last piece of cake
Having watched his team record their best result of the season against Everton, Mauricio Pochettino must have been thrilled that talk in his...
Double-treble is Manchester City's motivation, admits Bernardo Silva
Midfielder says desire to ‘create a legacy' is inspiring players
Kyle Walker winning battle to be fit for Real Madrid second leg
Bernardo Silva...
Keïta suspended and fined by Werder after walking out of Leverkusen game
Club say midfielder went home after being left out of team
‘We won't tolerate Naby's behaviour,' says head of football
Werder Bremen have...
Reds Ratings v Reading
Here at Vital Barnsley we rate the players following our 2 – 2 draw with Reading. Agree or disagree? Have your say below. Numbers: Roberts 8...
Preview | Title winning Wednesday in the offing?
Fixtures
Northampton Town FC U21 Women Vs. Reading FC U21 Women - Wed, Apr 17th 2024, 14:30
Reading FC U21 Women can clinch the South Premier...
Harry Kane calls on Bayern Munich to save their season and knock out Arsenal
‘Step up and be counted,' says 39-goal striker before second leg
Sané is fit for German side, but Gnabry and Coman ruled out
Harry Kane admits...
Reading FC youngster on league start and looking ahead
Reading youngster Kelvin Abrefa 'can't wait for next season' after earning his first league start in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Barnsley. The...
A new winner awaits after FA Cup semi-final drama – Women's Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Chris Paouros to discuss the FA Cup semi-finals and preview the upcoming last-four ties...
Reading FC Women launch U13 & U14 talent ID events
At Reading, we are proud of our Youth Pathway, and have a clear vision to get players from within our Academy to represent our Senior Team on the...
How Reading's Press Disrupted Barnsley At Oakwell
Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesRoss delves into his favourite spell of the Royals' 2-2 draw with Barnsley on Saturday. I loved watching the press...
Burton Albion to refuse Reading FC tradition of inflatables
Burton Albion are to ban Reading fans from taking inflatables to their final away game of the season on Saturday. An annual tradition for...
Everton takeover in added time after 777 gets extension to repay £160m loan
Repayment of debt is condition of 777 taking over club
Length of extension said to be weeks not months
The proposed takeover of Everton has moved...
Samuel Eto'o claims he is victim of Caf campaign before match-fixing hearing
Cameroon FA president's lawyers lodge complaint with Fifa
They claim Caf general secretary has breached Fifa ethics code
Samuel Eto'o has accused...
Pochettino 'upset' at Chelsea penalty spat and argues with journalist – video
A furious Mauricio Pochettino said it was 'a shame' that Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke took the gloss off Chelsea's 6-0 win over Everton by...
‘It's open to everyone': women's football watch parties are on the rise
Organisers around the UK work with venues to ensure parties are free to attend, LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible
On a Wednesday night in late March,...
David Squires on … Manchester City looking down on their title rivals again
Our cartoonist looks back on a dramatic weekend in which Pep Guardiola's machine powered back up to the summit
Get yourself a copy of a cartoon in...
Thorne: “This team has epitomised Reading’s youth pathway”
Fixtures
Northampton Town FC U21 Women Vs. Reading FC U21 Women - Wed, Apr 17th 2024, 14:30
Reading FC U21s Women’s Manager Liam Thorne spoke...
The week agenda | A decisive week for the Royals
The final run in of the season sees the possibility of a title secured and safety instated is in store for our Royals this week as we approach the...
Burton Albion to prevent Reading FC fans from taking inflatables to final away game
Reading FC fans have been informed that they will not be able to take inflatables into the ground for their away trip to Burton Albion on Saturday.
Here's which League One clubs have got the most and least value for money from their squads, including Northampton Town, Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic, Burton Albion, Wycomnbe Wanderers and Reading
Northampton Town have overachieved this season – or at least they have if they believe these squad values.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 376: Barn-sley-stormer
Saturday's 2-2 at Barnsley, and plenty more, discussed on this week's podcast. Reading romp up to Yorkshire and take the game to the Tykes, leaving...
Record breakers? Arkadag FC and the winning streak still under scrutiny
Turkmenistan's champions lay claim to a world record but some suspect details lie behind their dazzling winning run
It's not often that a football...
Reading FC boss on Joel Pereira injury and trust in David Button
Reading boss Ruben Selles has admitted that he is not sure whether goalkeeper Joel Pereira will be fit enough to feature against Burton Albion on...
Millwall Loan Watch: Alex Mitchell’s Lincoln stumble in play-off chase
LINCOLN City suffered a blow to their promotion hopes after losing 2-1 to Wigan Athletic. The Imps had been on a storming run but drew 1-1 with...
‘It's a shame': Pochettino angry with Jackson and Madueke over penalty spat
Pair attempted to wrest spot kick off Cole Palmer at 4-0 up
Manager warns it is ‘last time I will accept this behaviour'
A furious Mauricio...
‘Get a grip’, fumes Gary Lineker as he sends rallying cry to beloved Leicester in race for Championship promotion
PASSIONATE Leicester fan Gary Lineker urged his boyhood club to “get a grip” as they continue to falter in their race for promotion.
The Foxes were...
Cole Palmer's four-goal haul helps Chelsea pile misery on dismal Everton
On a night when Jordan Pickford's distribution deteriorated and Jarrad Branthwaite added to Sean Dyche's gloom by going off injured, nothing summed...
Chelsea 6-0 Everton: Final | A Deserved Pasting
Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesThe Blues have their first win since mid-December, can they build on it now? Live Blog
Fulltime...
Chelsea 6-0 Everton: Live | Branthwaite and Patterson go off injured
Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesThe Blues have their first win since mid-December, can they build on it now? Live Blog
90+3' - The ref...
Windsor & Eton seal promotion to Step 6 at first attempt
Windsor & Eton are going up after confirming a top five finish in the Thames Valley Premier League.
The Royalists were 5-0 winners at Stag...
Chelsea 5-0 Everton: Live | Palmer gets his fourth
Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesThe Blues have their first win since mid-December, can they build on it now? Live Blog
65' - McNeil...
Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Live | Branthwaite goes off injured
Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesThe Blues have their first win since mid-December, can they build on it now? Live Blog
58' - This is...
Do I not like that: Ten Hag rebukes Garnacho for social media activity
Winger liked posts on X criticising Manchester United coach
Argentinian withdrawn at half time in 2-2 draw at Bournemouth
Alejandro Garnacho has...
Chelsea v Everton: Premier League – live
Premier League updates, 8pm BST kick-off at Stamford Bridge
Everton's points deduction appeal will be heard before final day
Mail Michael with...
Al-Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah whipped by spectator – video
Al-Ittihad's forward Abderrazak Hamdallah was struck by a spectator at the end of the match in which Al-Ittihad lost 4-1 to Al-Hilal in Abu Dhabi....
‘They're going to demand a lot': Barça's Xavi braced for PSG second leg
Barcelona take 3-2 lead into Tuesday's second leg at Camp Nou
‘We need our fans to be loud because PSG will make us suffer'
Barcelona are ready...
Everton's appeal against two-point deduction will be heard before final day
Premier League want clarity in case of last-day relegation battle
Appeal will be ‘resolved urgently' and before Sunday 19 May
Everton's appeal...
New predicted League One table after Barnsley comeback v Reading, Derby County and Oxford United boosts and Bolton Wanderers draw v Portsmouth
The end of the League One season is approaching and the tension for promotion hopefuls such as Barnsley, Derby County and Bolton Wanderers just...
Saudi FA and players union condemn whipping of player by spectator
Abderrazak Hamdallah struck at end of Saudi Super Cup final
SAFF says it is ‘shocked with the disgraceful scenes'
The whipping of a player by a...
Gary Lineker reveals MOTD moment where he and Micah Richards were dying laughing at Martin Keown that viewers will have missed
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards were in stitches on Saturday’sMatch Of The Day, but even the most eagle-eyed fans didn’t notice.
The popular duo...
The trouble with being pretenders to City's throne in Premier League title race
It speaks volumes about the title race and the exacting standards to follow that Manchester City have set anyone hoping to beat them in it, that...
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Reading FC agent fees nearly double despite relegation
The Football Association have revealed how much each club spent on agent fees in the last 12 months, with Reading nearly doubling last year's...
Barnsley 2 – 2 Reading – Match Report
Teenage substitute Fabio Jalo's first ever league goal rescued a point for the super reds in a 2-2 draw at home to Reading on Saturday. The...
Dundee v Rangers shambles takes bizarre twist as SPFL get Ibrox club confused with fierce rivals CELTIC
IN the (now extremely long) line of twists and turns we’ve had to try and get Dundee vs Rangers played, you would never have predicted this...
PSG, Marseille and Lille will benefit from a weekend off. But is it fair? | Luke Entwistle
Ligue 1 gave the clubs a rest before their European fixtures. Should their needs be prioritised over those of smaller clubs?
By Luke Entwistle for...
Weekend round up | An unbeaten weekend for our Royals!
Fixtures
Norwich City U18 Vs. Reading U18 - Sat, Apr 13th 2024, 13:00
Barnsley Vs. Reading - Sat, Apr 13th 2024, 15:00
Brighton and Hove Albion...
Man City once stumbled in the greatest title race of all. This time looks different
City have not been at their overwhelming best this season, but they remain immune to the typical anxieties of a title run-in
Sign up to Jonathan's...
Leverkusen fans storm pitch to celebrate first ever Bundesliga victory – video
Bayer Leverkusen sealed their first ever Bundesliga title with five games to spare after thrashing visitors Werder Bremen 5-0. After the final...
Advantage Manchester City in the title race? - Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay as both Arsenal and Liverpool lose in a potentially pivotal weekend...
‘It's Bayer Leverkusen time': Alonso's historic title has changed club forever | Andy Brassell
Leverkusen won first Bundesliga because of their brilliance – under their coach now only victory feels inevitable
In other contexts, it might have...
Athletic Club savour the week of their lives after historic Copa del Rey win | Sid Lowe
Even a VAR-inflicted 1-1 draw against Villarreal did not spoil the Basque club's celebrations after a first major trophy in 40 years
They had been...
Gilbert: “Sunday we showed the fight we have left”
Fixtures
Blackburn Rovers Ladies Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Apr 14th 2024, 14:00
Manager heaps praise on his team following hard fought draw with...
Fleetdown United FC U15s
Fleetdown United FC Under 15’s will be having open trials for next seasons under 16’s Kent Youth league campaign. We will hold these sessions on...
Paul Bence
Paul Bence, who died on 30 March 2024 aged 75, was a former Brighton and Hove Albion apprentice who made just one substitute appearance for his...
Ndicka's collapse stirs dark memories but rapid response a sign of progress | Nicky Bandini
Reaction after Roma player's fall – and fans' patience in stands – shows Italian football now better equipped for such incidents
It was easy to...
Loan Watch: Youngster On Target In Morpeth Win
Fenton John was the weekend's big winner from our players on loan elsewhere.
The 20-year-old was among the goalscorers as Morpeth Town upset NPL...
Gallery | A point at Barnsley in an entertaining tie
Fixtures
Barnsley Vs. Reading - Sat, Apr 13th 2024, 15:00
All the action through the photographer's lens
Reading and Barnsley played out an...
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Reading Women: Match Report
Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesThe Royals picked up a valuable away point to edge closer to safety. Reading Women earned a valuable point...
Burns: “A point that will renew our positivity”
Fixtures
Blackburn Rovers Ladies Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Apr 14th 2024, 14:00
Back from a long-term injury, and straight back into action as...
Premier League form table updated – A must see for Newcastle United fans
This (see below) is how the Premier League form table looks after this weekend’s matches, sweet reading for Newcastle United fans. Newcastle United...
David Cameron claims Tories deserve to win election and says recovery for party not impossible – UK politics live
Foreign secretary talks up party's prospects – and his ‘very good boss' Rishi Sunak – on morning broadcast round
Good morning. David Cameron, the...
Emiliano Martinez gets emotional in live Sky Sports interview while talking about his love for Arsenal
EMILIANO MARTINEZ appeared emotional as he lifted the lid on his love for Arsenal.
The 31-year-old goalkeeper made crucial saves as Aston Villa...
Hillsborough disaster: the 97 people whose lives were cut short
On the anniversary of the 1989 disaster we remember those who died, through their families' personal statements about them, as reported by David...
Match report: Arsenal 0 – 2 Aston Villa
Arsenal (0) 0 Aston Villa (0) 2 Premier League Emirates Stadium, Drayton Park, London N5 1BU Sunday, 14th April 2024. Kick-off time: 4.30pm (4-3-3)...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's football action
Adam Wharton shines on Merseyside, Mateo Kovacic displays City's depth and Erik ten Hag gets tetchy
Joachim Andersen was named Sky's man of the...
Latics damage the Imps play-off hopes – Lincoln City 1 Wigan Athletic 2
Shaun Maloney made three changes to his starting line up following the draw with Charlton Athletic on Tuesday as Steven Sessegnon, Tom Pearce and...
Football Australia and police investigate spectator's Nazi salute at A-League Men match
Man appears to make gesture after Wanderers v Sydney FC derby
Salute is illegal in NSW with maximum jail term of 12 months
Football Australia and...
Team News, Form and Prediction as Oxford United Welcome Lincoln
Oxford United will be looking to continue their winning run when the U’s welcome promotion rivals, Lincoln. Des Buckingham’s side have picked up...
Commercial Break: Sunderland have started reading the room
As suspected, hummel's iconic bumblebee logo is to return to the red and white stripes – but what else does SAFC have in store? Friday's...
Data Review: Midfield talent speaks for itself
Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty ImagesA look at the standout performances from Real Madrid's midfield against Mallorca Real Madrid were back in action in...
Bayer Leverkusen players shower Xabi Alonso in beer during press conference – video
Xabi Alonso was showered in beer by his Bayer Leverkusen players during a press conference after Sunday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen which sealed...
Title race is not over due to Liverpool and Arsenal losing. It just feels like it | Barney Ronay
Manchester City are only two points head, there are six games remaining, but we know we have seen this movie before
At the final whistle the...
The Masters 2024: final round at Augusta – live
Hole-by-hole updates from the fourth day at Augusta
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Tommy Fleetwood sends his wedge...
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to keep believing after blow to title hopes
Defeat by Aston Villa leaves Manchester City top
‘We knew this moment could come. It's about reacting'
Mikel Arteta admitted that Arenal must...
Arsenal stunned by Aston Villa as Bailey and Watkins hurt title ambitions
If this was the afternoon when Arsenal let it slip then Mikel Arteta will know they only have themselves to blame. Handed the perfect opportunity...
‘We have to deal with criticism': Klopp calls for reaction after Palace defeat
Liverpool manager unhappy with first-half display in 1-0 loss
‘If we play like we did then, how should we win the league?'
Jürgen Klopp said...
'Why should we win the league?': Klopp says Liverpool must improve if they are to win title – video
Jürgen Klopp admitted Liverpool must improve if they are to win the Premier League title after their 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. 'Of...
Bayer Leverkusen clinch historic Bundesliga title with rout of Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen have secured a remarkable Bundesliga title after beating Werder Bremen in a 5-0 victory that extended the newly-crowned German...
Arsenal v Bristol City: Women's Super League – live
WSL updates from the 6.45pm BST kick-off at Meadow Park
Live scoreboard | And you can email your thoughts to John
After Conti Cup success, back...
Palace go top of Barclays Women’s Championship, Watford relegated
Crystal Palace beat Birmingham City to lead the Barclays Women’s Championship, Charlton Athletic went third as they sent Watford down. Blackburn...
Manchester United stun Chelsea to set up Women's FA Cup final with Spurs
Manchester United have had to wait five years for a first win over Chelsea, but when it came it came in style, two goals in 25 minutes enough to...
Seventeen in hospital after football fans' minibus crashes in West Yorkshire
Bus taking South Shields FC fans home after a match was involved in collision with two cars on A1M near Pontefract
Seventeen people are in...
European football: Milan held 3-3 by Sassuolo and Napoli drop more points
Luka Jovic and Noah Okafor goals haul Milan level
Napoli's top-four hopes dented by 2-2 draw with Frosinone
Milan fought back to secure a...
Weary Liverpool's title push close to petering out as familiar errors return | Jonathan Wilson
Conceding early and failing to take chances have been recurring themes and were on show in Crystal Palace defeat
A corner, nine minutes after...
Liverpool stat makes for painful reading as Jurgen Klopp's last dance not going to plan
Liverpool have now kept just three clean sheets in their last 19 games and none in their last nine matches. Worse still, they have conceded the...