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Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Champions League – live
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Follow Arsenal v Lille | Email John Diego Simeone made mention of Julian Alvarez in his pre-match duties:…
The Guardian · football · 4m ago
England v Greece: Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, second leg – live
World Cup playoff, 7.30pm BST kick-off ( first leg: 3-1 ) Read today’s edition of Moving the Goalposts on Japan 4 min Papatheodorou almost replies straight away, sweeping a…
The Guardian · football · 4m ago
Arsenal v Lille: Champions League – live
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Follow Atlético v Man Utd | Mail Simon 1 min: Peeeeeep! Right then. Hands shaken, coin tossed, pennants…
The Guardian · football · 5m ago
Porro eyes La Liga return - Wednesday's gossip
Tottenham's Pedro Porro wants Barcelona move, multiple Premier League clubs chase Croatia striker Dion Beljo, Chelsea eye January swoop for Frenkie de Jong.
BBC Sport · football · 13m ago
Richarlison scores for Spurs Under-21s in EFL Trophy
Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy win at Cheltenham Town.
BBC Sport · football · 21m ago
🔴 Champions League live updates: Countdown to Man United-Atleti as early games kick off
Follow live updates, scores and highlights from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League action, featuring Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United, Galatasaray vs. Barcelona and more.
ESPN · football · 47m ago
State of English football report: Regulator warns of 'financial disaster'
The chair of the Independent Football Regulator says the English game must "act before it is too late" to tackle the financial dangers facing it.
ESPN · football · 57m ago
FIFA president Infantino received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment
FIFA president Gianni Infantino appears to have breached FIFA regulations after an IRS filing revealed an undisclosed $1.72 million pay package on top of his declared salary for…
ESPN · football · 57m ago
Garber won't dish on exchange with Messi: 'Between me and Leo'
Don Garber has addressed his September confrontation with Lionel Messi, and the MLS commissioner said he admired the exchange.
ESPN · football · 57m ago
'What do you want us to do?' Maresca defends Man City's Anfield celebrations
Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism of Manchester City's celebrations at Anfield on Sunday by saying: "What do you want us to do?"
ESPN · football · 57m ago
Madrid's Mourinho on Villarreal media snub: 'Watch 1st minute of game'
José Mourinho has refused to explain why he skipped his post-match news conference after Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal,
ESPN · football · 57m ago
Judge: Carragher won't be made bankrupt after settling unpaid tax bill
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
ESPN · football · 57m ago
Netflix buys exclusive 2030 World Cup rights in Spain
Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the…
ESPN · football · 57m ago
Hayes wants fast start from USWNT in second game against Spain
USWNT before second Spain friendly
ESPN · football · 57m ago
👀 Former UK prime minister denies exorcism claim over player transfer
Former UK British prime minister Gordon Brown has denied he was part of a church exorcism with ex-Scotland manager Craigh Levein as he attempted to sign a player.
ESPN · football · 57m ago
PSG's Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions
PSG boss Luis Enrique says he was surprised to learn Manchester City had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and hopes the club avoid sanctions.
BBC Sport · football · 3h ago
Premier League overreactions: Will fan anger wear Man City down? Liverpool's Wirtz worry? Arbeloa in trouble?
After a three-week intermission, the Premier League returned with a bang last weekend.
ESPN · football · 3h ago
Iraola has ‘100% trust’ in Wirtz and Barcola but tells others to step up
‘We need other players to give us those numbers’ Liverpool face Lask in Austria without Isak and Gakpo Andoni Iraola has said he trusts Liverpool’s big-money signings Florian…
The Guardian · football · 3h ago
Mourinho postgame drama overshadows ugly Madrid win
Despite the pregame vitriol and ongoing scandal, it was no surprise that Man City won at Liverpool on Sunday. PLUS: Real Madrid won ugly and Mourinho got up to his old tricks…
ESPN · football · 3h ago
Bournemouth open to selling Scott for £100m in January
Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January under certain conditions.
BBC Sport · football · 3h ago
Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?
More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?
BBC Sport · football · 4h ago
Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings
Rivals lining up to position as potential replacements Afcon tournament expected to return to biennial cycle Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football…
The Guardian · football · 4h ago
Football regulator says he would quit over Man City political interference
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.
BBC Sport · football · 4h ago
Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City
Kogan says he has faced ‘absolutely no political pressure’ Regulator wants deal on redistribution through leagues The chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David…
The Guardian · football · 4h ago
Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.
BBC Sport · football · 4h ago
Cardiff's Bielik claims death threats over fan clash
Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik claims his family received death threats amid the controversy that surrounded his altercation with a Portsmouth fan.
BBC Sport · football · 4h ago
Football Daily | Coventry come to life at last – are their slapstick days behind them?
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! After years of circling the drain, Coventry City didn’t so much drop out of the Premier League 25 years ago as face-plant…
The Guardian · football · 5h ago
Netflix secures 2030 World Cup TV rights in Spain
Netflix will broadcast World Cup games for the first time in 2030 as it secures the rights to show World Cup games in co-host Spain and Andorra.
BBC Sport · football · 5h ago
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid scout Erling Haaland at Anfield
Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to keep tabs on Erling Haaland, while Chelsea growing confident of signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPN · football · 7h ago
Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as ‘cheats’ if he were a United fan
Manager claims City fans suffering more than players Luis Enrique says club should keep all titles won Enzo Maresca has admitted he would describe Manchester City as “cheats” if…
The Guardian · football · 7h ago
Man United fans must accept reality, which is both better and worse than they think
Man United fans go from thinking the team will win the Premier League to thinking the sky is falling. The truth is in the middle and it's unlikely to shift.
ESPN · football · 7h ago
'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends Anfield celebrations
Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"
BBC Sport · football · 7h ago
Carragher settles tax debt to avoid bankruptcy
Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
BBC Sport · football · 9h ago
Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles
Gulf-owned clubs have faced Uefa scrutiny – their different approaches since have left one at the top table and one raging against the machine Nasser al-Khelaifi was among those…
The Guardian · football · 9h ago
The Saudi Arabia of Europe? How Türkiye's summer transfer window changed the game
Turkish clubs compete for prestige through the transfer market and this summer took things to yet another level as Mo Salah, Rafael Leão and other big names arrived.
ESPN · football · 11h ago
After 27 titles in 23 years at Real Madrid, Carvajal joins Getafe
Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal joins Getafe as a free agent after his contract expired in June.
BBC Sport · football · 11h ago
How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.
BBC Sport · football · 12h ago
Viking’s two head coaches on Champions League adventure: ‘For us, it’s the best team in the world’
Norway’s champions, who host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, have excelled under Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen. We paid them a visit “When we recruit players, we say something…
The Guardian · football · 13h ago
The star is Luis Enrique - inside the plans to keep PSG at the top
As Luis Enrique bids to guide PSG to a third successive Champions League triumph, Guillem Balague looks at how the coach keeps his side at the top.
BBC Sport · football · 14h ago
Is Man Utd's Fernandes issue a symptom or reason for their form?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?
BBC Sport · football · 15h ago
David Squires on … the endless growth of football vodcasts and banal digital banter
Our cartoonist looks at the battle for eyeball and earhole supremacy in the game’s rapidly changing media landscape Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest…
The Guardian · football · 15h ago
Next Generation 2026: 60 of the best young talents in world football
From ‘the new Toni Kroos’ to the US’ next big hope, Cavan Sullivan, we select some of the most talented players born in 2009. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 |…
The Guardian · football · 6 Oct 2026
Next Generation 2026: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 |…
The Guardian · football · 5 Oct 2026
Next Generation 2021: why slow and steady sometimes wins the race
Our NextGen picks from five years ago show that breaking through early does not guarantee longevity or future success Read the full updates on our class of 2021 here and here In…
The Guardian · football · 30 Sept 2026
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The Guardian · football · 14 Nov 2022