34 h. ago Premier League intervene to end Man Utd's hopes of advantage in Europa League final

Manchester United were scheduled to have 42 hours and 15 minutes more recovery time than Tottenham if both English clubs make it to the Europa League final on May 21

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5 d. ago Wrexham’s revolution faces a whole new challenge in the Championship

After three successive promotions McElhenney and Reynolds will see their club take on their biggest challenge yet in ‘one of the most competitive leagues in world football’A social media soundbite from Rob McElhenney was typically revealing. “If I’m being honest I don’t even know what the word consolidation means,” the Wrexham co-chair said. Days earlier, in between wheeling around the Racecourse Ground celebrating promotion from League One, he had told Ryan Reynolds that things were about to get “a little pricier from here on”.Wrexham: welcome to the Championship. After three successive promotions to earn a slice of English football history, the Welsh club and their owners are steadying themselves for one of the most chaotic and competitive leagues on the planet. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ryan Reynolds in it for the long haul at Wrexham after Championship promotion

The Dragons became the first club to achieve three successive promotions in English professional football on Saturday.

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1 week ago Liverpool win Premier League title and equal Man Utd record to go 'back on perch'

Liverpool have won the Premier League and become the undisputed most successful club in English football ahead of their bitter rivals Manchester United

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1 week ago Three red cards, Jude Bellingham 'restrained' and an ICE PACK thrown at the referee: Real Madrid implode in Copa del Rey defeat by Barcelona

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is facing a lengthy ban for his actions during Los Blancos ' dramatic Copa Del Rey final defeat by Barcelona .

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1 week ago Antonio Rudiger issues apology after red card for throwing ICE CUBE at referee in Copa del Rey final

Rudiger could face lengthy ban after incident at the end of Real Madrid defeat to Barcelona

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1 week ago Wrexham seal third promotion in a row as Sam Smith double sinks Charlton

The Hollywood scriptwriters have etched another extraordinary chapter in the Wrexham story. The Welsh club made English Football League history by claiming a third successive promotion, becoming the first club to achieve that feat in the top five tiers. The Racecourse Ground is living up to its English name; Wrexham are racing a course through the divisions under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith’s first-half goals put the Reds on the path to League One promotion with a game to spare and consigned Charlton, along with Wycombe and Stockport, to the playoffs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chelsea in pole position to sign Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen in summer

Real Madrid put off by defender’s £50m release clauseArsenal and Liverpool also monitoring situationReal Madrid’s doubts over whether they can afford Dean Huijsen have left Chelsea in pole position to sign the Bournemouth defender this summer.Huijsen’s contract contains a £50m release clause and he is attracting interest from English and European clubs. He has been a standout performer for Bournemouth this season and is a key target for Chelsea, who are keen to add a ball-playing centre-back to their ranks. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool parade plans and how Arne Slot's Premier League title win could be celebrated

Arne Slot's Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title with the club planning a parade that could be the biggest English football has ever seen

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2 w. ago Barcelona’s Bonmatí braced for ‘good rivalry’ of Chelsea showdown in WCL

Barcelona face Chelsea in semi-final first leg on Sunday‘This is the moment of the season we enjoy – big games’Aitana Bonmatí says Barcelona have a “good rivalry, no bad things” with Chelsea as the Spanish holders prepare to meet the English club in their Women’s Champions League semi-final for the third consecutive season.The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, whose team are chasing a fourth European title in five seasons, had high praise for Chelsea, despite the Women’s Super League club having never knocked Barcelona out of the competition. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Harborough FC ‘surprised’ as 100 Spanish fans turn up to watch game

Fans are subscribers to YouTube channel focused on English football whose founder wants to strengthen links with clubFootball tourism is usually seen at Premier League stadiums such as Old Trafford, Anfield and the Emirates, so fans of Harborough Town, who compete in the seventh tier of the football pyramid, were stunned when 100 Spaniards arrived at Bowden Park to watch them take on St Ives Town.The Spanish fans, who turned up last Saturday, were subscribers to a Spanish YouTube channel, La Media Inglesa (LMI), focused on English football, which has now started arranging overseas trips for its followers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Wing wizard on Arne Slot shortlist as midfield duo give answer

Liverpool are heading towards a record-equalling 20th league title but English football's most successful club aren't resting on their laurels under Arne Slot

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2 w. ago Premier League tips: The 9/1 double for Liverpool to be crowned Premier League champions

Liverpool can crown themselves English champions for the 20th time in the club's history this weekend but to do that they will need a favour from Ipswich Town

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3 w. ago Welsh talent signs deal with English club to rule out immediate return to Wales

The scrum-half was outstanding in his side's recent victory

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3 w. ago Facing almost certain defeat, Real Madrid can prove again why they are the scourge of English clubs

The Spanish giants have a near impossible task on their hands to overcome a three-goal deficit against Arsenal but their record against Premier League clubs gives them reason to hope

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3 w. ago Luka Modric to buy share in English Championship club as Real Madrid superstar sets sights on retirement plans

The 39-year-old has won it all in the game and has now set his sights on Swansea City

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3 w. ago Liverpool swap deal proposed that would see Darwin Nunez make way for £80m man

A Liverpool icon has proposed a swap deal that could see Darwin Nunez leave the club this summer to bring home a young English talent currently playing abroad

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4 w. ago Premier League guaranteed five teams in Champions League after Arsenal win

League gets one of two extra berths on offer from UefaEngland could have seven clubs in 2025-26 tournamentThe Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League after Arsenal’s stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.The English top flight needed one win from its clubs in any of the three European competitions to secure one of two extra berths – on top of the four granted to the top four in the table – awarded to the highest-ranked countries in the Uefa coefficient table. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Man City handed dream Champions League scenario after massive Arsenal favour vs Real Madrid

Arsenal have done English clubs a huge favour as the race for Champions League qualification builds a head of steam

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4 w. ago The Breakdown | Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French and Irish strength

Four English clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve furtherAnd then there was one. Good luck to English club rugby’s sole survivor Northampton, who still have a winnable home Champions Cup quarter-final against Castres this Saturday, but otherwise the flag of St George hangs limply at half‑mast. To suggest the Premiership’s contenders had an underwhelming weekend is like saying global share prices have taken a slight dip.If you’re squeamish about needle-sharp disappointment, look away now. Between them Saracens, Harlequins, Leicester and Sale conceded 215 points in their last-16 ties. While Sarries and Sale had their first-half moments in Toulon and Toulouse respectively, would you care to guess the aggregate second-half score over those four defeats? The uncomfortable answer was, ahem, 144-21. Continue reading...

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