7 h. ago Merino double sparks Spain’s run of goals in domination of Bulgaria

It started in Scotland and it still has not finished yet. That night at Hampden was only Luis de le Fuente’s second as Spain coach; it also felt like it might be his last. Two Scott McTominay goals defeated the Seleccion but while just about everyone else thought his spell would be brief, he was talking about a pathway opening and here’s the thing: the man accused of living in Disneyland back then was right. Three years and four days later, Spain moved to within touching distance of the World Cup by racking up their 29th consecutive competitive game unbeaten*, equalling their record.On a night when Pedri played and Mikel Merino made the difference, Spain beat Bulgaria 4-0 to take them to 12 points from 12 in qualifying, close now. The Arsenal midfielder and sometime striker scored the first two and might even have got his second hat-trick in three Spain games but when he was fouled in the last minute he handed the penalty to Mikel Oyarzabal instead. And so it was the Real Sociedad s...

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12 h. ago BBC Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams alleged to have threatened official in kids' football match

The former Swansea City and Wales captain is said to have strongly denied the accusations which have come to light in a London newspaper

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13 h. ago Footballer charged with 'killing teenage opponent in brutal murder' during match

A footballer has been arrested on suspicion of killing an opponent during a match after a 16-year-old player died following a melee, allegedly being hit in the face and back of the head several times

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18 h. ago Cardiff City defend pest control policy after rat halts Wales football match

Wales’s World Cup qualifying loss to Belgium interrupted‘It’s something I’ve not seen in my 36 years at Cardiff City’Cardiff City have defended their pest control policy after a rat halted play during the second half of Wales’s World Cup qualifier against Belgium.The Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made an unsuccessful attempt to catch the rodent during Belgium’s 4-2 win on Monday night before the Wales substitute Brennan Johnson ushered the rat off the Cardiff City Stadium pitch. The rat then slipped past a ball boy and disappeared behind the VAR monitor and was not seen again. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Wales v Belgium match stopped as HUGE rat invades pitch in hilarious scenes

Wales' Euro 2025 qualifying play-off semi-final match against Belgium was briefly halted after a giant rat invaded the pitch

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28 h. ago Man, 36, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault of Michael John Edwards, 43, who died after football match

A MAN has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 43-year-old man last month. Michael John Edwards died in hospital after he was taken by an ambulance from the scene in a life-threatening condition. Met Police and ambulance were called to reports of an altercation in Southwark just before 3am on Saturday, September 13. He was believed to...

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42 h. ago Salford City fans enjoy match from 50m in the air to get round 'outdated rule'

Salford City fans were hoisted 50 metres into the air by crane so they could enjoy watching their side take on Chesterfield FC - with a drink in hand

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55 h. ago McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Someone within Hampden Park had the temerity to blast Freed From Desire over the public address system at full time. A song normally reserved for euphoric moments only just drowned out the jeers that met a Scotland victory. People just want more and more? Too right they do.Steve Clarke and his players edged closer to the World Cup with this win. It was just that a return to that scene for the first time since 1998 felt a million miles away as the Scots limped and laboured past Belarus. “We know we have got to be better, man,” admitted Scott McTominay. The Napoli midfielder was even more profound as he scored Scotland’s second; latter word “me” and the first a rhyme with “duck.” McTominay’s lack of celebrations perfectly depicted Scotland’s messy night. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Scott McTominay and Ché Adams on target as nervy Scotland edge out Belarus

Scotland edged closer to the World Cup with this result. It is just that next summer’s festival of football felt so far away as the Scots limped and laboured to victory over Belarus.A dismal showing has left Steve Clarke with far more questions than answers beforethe two closing fixtures that will determine Scotland’s Group C fate. More of this will not do; as the Hampden Park crowd pointed out with increasing ferocity during the second half. Scott McTominay eased nerves with a late goal; the Napoli man’s lack of celebration said it all. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago WSL: Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Manchester City and more – matchday live

⚽ News, live scores and results from today’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago WSL: Chelsea v Tottenham, Everton v Manchester United and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago World Cup qualifiers, WSL updates and football news – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Relevant link here | And email us with your thoughtsTime to look ahead to today’s fixtures, with Scotland among the teams in World Cup qualifying action.Group CScotland v BelarusDenmark v GreeceNetherlands v FinlandLithuania v PolandSan Marino v CyprusRomania v AustriaFaroe Islands v Czech RepublicCroatia v Gibraltar Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Watch: Diego Costa and Martin Skrtel renew bitter rivalry in legends charity match

The pair’s feud has not cooled since they last locked horns

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3 d. ago Chelsea hothead sparks fight with Liverpool icon during fiery legends match

The Premier League's infamous rivalry between Martin Skrtel and Diego Costa was rekindled during a legends match between Liverpool and Chelsea

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3 d. ago Cieran Slicker breaks silence on horror Scotland match and makes debut confession

Young keeper hopes to break back into international set-up

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3 d. ago Israel’s World Cup qualifier in Norway begins under heavy security and pro

Many Norway fans wore the national Palestine colours at the match

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3 d. ago Who is playing for Chelsea Legends vs Liverpool Legends? Confirmed squad for charity match today

Blues seeking revenge after Reds ran out 2-0 winners

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4 d. ago Nestory Irankunda steals victory for Socceroos in fiery friendly against Canada

Australia snatch 1-0 win from 2026 World Cup co-host in MontrealPaul Izzo keeps out Les Rouges after teenager pinches goal in 71st minuteTeenage sensation Nestory Irankunda has scored his second goal in two matches, while goalkeeper Paul Izzo starred to deliver the Socceroos a fiery 1-0 win over Canada.After surviving a dour first half dominated by Canada, the Socceroos came to life with the introduction of second-half substitutes Jordy Bos, Lewis Miller and Patrick Yazbek, while Watford star Irankunda netted in the 71st minute. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rangers hooligan who stole drum from St Johnstone official banned from games

A RANGERS hooligan who robbed a drum from a St Johnstone employee before a game has been banned from football matches for 21 months. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, assaulted Saints supporters liaison officer Beverly Mayer at Hampden Park on August 17 last year. The teen pleaded guilty in August...

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5 d. ago Rogers, Watkins and Saka stunner lead England to emphatic win against Wales

Craig Bellamy made the point beforehand that a boxing promoter would not put these opponents in the ring together; the gulf in class was just too great. It was possible to remember the words of the Wales manager as England surged into a 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes. It felt like a technical knockout, this friendly over with indecent haste.Thomas Tuchel had stood by the players who had ignited his England tenure in September with the 5-0 World Cup qualifying win against Serbia in Belgrade, the buildup dominated by his omissions of Jude Bellingham, in particular, and Phil Foden. The manager simply wanted his team to build on the momentum they had generated, the excitement they created. Continue reading...

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