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

‘Normal' Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea's attack from No 10

Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World CupCole Palmer sees himself as a...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Football transfer rumours: Liverpool move for Guéhi? Rashford to Newcastle?

Today's rumours are working in the gardenMarcus Rashford's future is very much in the “up in the air” category. The chances of him every playing...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Former Premier League club's new 'Wetherspoons kit' mocked as fans savage shirt

Reading have released their new home shirt, but the former Premier League club who've battled on and off-field issues since their relegation to...
DAILY STAR Jun 20

Reading return to Championship action after three-month Covid-19 enforced break

On this day five years ago, football returned. But like we had never seen it before. Back in March 2020, Reading came from behind to beat...
THE READING CHRONICLE Jun 20

Chris Richards fires USA over Saudi Arabia into Gold Cup quarter-finals

Richards scores on Berhalter's 62nd-minute free-kickUSA clinch Gold Cup quarter-final berth with winPochettino keeps same XI; attack struggles v...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Harry Kane looking forward to facing Boca and their fearsome fans at Club World Cup

Bayern Munich striker says he expects intimidating atmosphere Kane ready for physical battle with Argentine side in MiamiHarry Kane had an early...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Brilliant Lionel Messi free-kick leads Inter Miami past Porto at Club World Cup

Argentine's 68th free-kick goal secures three points for MiamiWin is MLS's first in expanded Club World CupPalmeiras tops Al Ahly in other Group A...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Gennaro Gattuso seeks ‘family' ethos in bid to avoid World Cup unthinkable

Hero of 2006 World Cup was second choice behind Claudio Ranieri and has not had a successful career as managerGennaro Gattuso said all the things...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Inter Miami v Porto: Club World Cup 2025 live updates

Lionel Messi & Co kick off in Atlanta at 3pm ET/8pm BSTExplainer: all your Club World Cup questions answeredQuestions or comments? Email Alexander...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Ex-Rangers No2 Alex Rae lands job alongside Celtic star after Ibrox exit and plans to repay 30-year debt to his new club

ALEX RAE’S back in football as Partick Thistle No2 — and looking to repay a 30-year debt to the club. Three and a half months after leaving...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 19

CCFC Programme History 26- Season 1934-35b – Reading Ruin City’s Promotion Promise!

The next in the current series where we present images of Coventry City programmes and memorabilia through the years is a little different. Former...
CCFPA.CO.UK Jun 19

Manchester City CEO Soriano excited by global impact of new Club World Cup

City CEO hails ‘great initiative' of expanded tournament‘It's something that was very much needed'Manchester City's chief executive Ferran Soriano...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Thomas Partey rejects Arsenal contract extension leaving future in doubt

Midfielder offered salary reduction to stay at clubMyles Lewis-Skelly poised to sign new contractThomas Partey is at an impasse with Arsenal in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Tottenham fined £75,000 by FA for homophobic chanting from supporters

Chants came at Manchester United in SeptemberFine reduced from £150,000 to £75,000 on appealTottenham have been fined £75,000 by the Football...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Trump, Juventus and thinly veiled contempt

While Football Daily didn't get where it is today by performatively flip-flopping over various issues depending on which way the prevailing...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé in hospital with gastroenteritis at Club World Cup

French player did not play in 1-1 draw against Al-HilalClub confirm Mbappé receiving treatment in hospitalKylian Mbappé has been admitted to...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

How the US men's national team values diversity, even in the Trump era

With World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the team has been reluctant to weigh in publicly as one of their pillars is politicizedLos Angeles will be in...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Reported Reading target announces departure from Berkshire neighbours and EFL move

Rumoured Reading target Reece Smith has confirmed his departure from Berkshire neighbours Maidenhead United following their relegation. Smith, 23,...
THE READING CHRONICLE Jun 19

The Biscuitmen | 2025/26 Home Kit On Sale Now

Introducing the Reading FC 2025/26 Home Kit – A Tribute to Heritage, Community, and Sustainability Reading Football Club is proud to unveil the...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jun 19

Jill Roord: ‘I lost my happiness in football a little bit. I needed to move home'

The Netherlands midfielder, once Manchester City's record signing, talks about rejoining the club in her heart, FC Twente, and the upcoming...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Former Reading FC striker released by League One club

Former Reading FC striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson will be a free agent this summer having been released by League One Burton Albion.
WOKINGHAM Jun 19

Get the best tickets for the Premier League in 2025/26 with Seat Unique

The Premier League may be on a break, but the start of the 2025/26 season in August will be here before we know it. Seat Unique has released its...
TALKSPORT Jun 19

Sophie Ingle makes Wales squad after injury-hit season to lift Euro 2025 hopes

Coach Rhian Wilkinson names 23-member Wales squad Ingle can join Fishlock and James in experienced midfieldSophie Ingle has been included in the...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Football transfer rumours: will Gyökeres force a move to Arsenal or Manchester United?

Today's rumours prefer bakingViktor Gyökeres may or may not have spat the dummy out after reportedly refusing to hold clear-the-air talks with...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Expect to see Premier League teams going longer more often next season

Playing out from the back works for top teams but sides at the bottom are giving away too many chancesBy Opta AnalystLong-ball football has, for...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Revisited: Manchester United v Galatasaray, 1993 – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast

In this episode: few had expected much from Galatasaray in the European Cup, but United were out of their depth on the pitch amid terrifying...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

Trump asks Juventus players during White House visit whether a woman would make their team – video

Juventus players and staff were involved in an awkward encounter at the White House when Trump asked the team players and managers if women could...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 19

UK watchdog criticises ‘offensive' portrayal of older people in adverts

ASA report finds many use negative stereotypes and highlights concerns about targeting of end-of-life services An elderly man fires off a tirade at...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Alexander-Arnold feels heat on Real Madrid debut as Al-Hilal make Club World Cup point

Gp H: Real Madrid 1-1 Al-Hilal (G García 34; Neves 41pen)Federico Valverde's 92nd-minute penalty savedXabi Alonso had said in the buildup that he...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

‘A no-brainer': Rubén Sellés takes reins at Sheffield United after Wilder exit

New manager ready to helm ‘ambitious project'Wilder expresses ‘great regret' at his departureSheffield United have appointed Rubén Sellés as their...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Knauff galvanises Germany as England limp into Euro Under-21 last eight

England 1-2 Germany (Scott 76; Knauff 3 Weiper 33)Lee Carsley's side face quarter-final against SpainWhen Lee Carsley expressed his hope that...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Ruud Expectations and Why Clubs Revamp Coaching Staff Instead of Managers

Embed from Getty Images Still no talk about a new manager coming in. But reports can be the total opposite that everyone believe regarding coaching...
FILBERT WAY Jun 18

Pachuca’s schedule at FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Key matches, how to watch and more

Pachuca’s global quest kicks off in the U.S. with fierce rivals, rising stars, and a shot at world glory. Mark the dates—this isn’t just another...
BOLAVIP US Jun 18

Trump asks Juventus squad for views on transgender players during awkward White House visit

Team are in Washington DC for Club World CupPresident asks if women could make Juve teamJuventus players and staff were involved in an awkward...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Perez Leads Villareal to Champions League, Soyuncu in Progress at Fenerbahce, Amartey Still Without A Club

Embed from Getty Images Ayoze Perez has been in a special place this season. He has scored 19 goals in 30 games for Villareal. Villareal managed to...
FILBERT WAY Jun 18

‘We need to take risks': Thomas Frank promises to attack in bid to make Spurs ‘serial winners'

New manager praises ‘legend' Ange Postecoglou‘I know the ethos of the club is massive on attacking'Thomas Frank intends to build on Ange...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Leicester Impact of Managerial Situation in Sheffield Football

Embed from Getty Images Interesting happenings at Sheffield Wednesday. Danny Rohl will if he stays on with The Owls, be working with strong...
FILBERT WAY Jun 18

Phil Foden stars in Manchester City win over Wydad AC but Rico Lewis sees red

Manchester City 2-0 Wydad AC (Foden 2, Doku 42)Lewis sent off after late VAR decision upheldThis midday kick-off in the Philadelphia heat that...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 18

Rubén is our man

Sheffield United have moved swiftly to fill the managerial hot seat at Bramall Lane, appointing a boss with Premier League and Championship...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Jun 18
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