6 h. ago Matt Sherratt eager to let unchanged Wales team ‘go again’ against Scotland

Wales last fielded an unchanged team during the 2019 World Cup.

Politics

6 h. ago Fifa will consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament

Idea raised at Fifa council meeting on WednesdayMove would see more than a quarter of members qualifyFifa is to consider a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams, an adjustment that would mean more than a quarter of its 211 member associations would take part.The idea was raised at a meeting of the Fifa council on Wednesday as part of any other business. According to reporting in the New York Times, the delegate was Ignacio Alonso, the president of the Uruguayan Football Association. Uruguay will be one of three South American countries to host a “centenary celebration match” in 2030. Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, agreed to explore the idea further. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup

Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the worldClub World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring clubs from across the world. The competition was approved at a Fifa Council meeting on Wednesday that also confirmed a two-year delay to the first Women’s Club World Cup.The 16-team Women’s Club World Cup was due to launch in 2026 but, as first reported by the Guardian, has been put on hold. It is understood Fifa believes the delay will ensure it has time to create space in the calendar for the additional fixtures. The competition will be played every four years from 2028. In the meantime the Women’s Champions Cup will get under way, to be played annually other than in Women’s Club World Cup years. The champions of each confederation’s club tournament will take part. Continue reading...

Politics

27 h. ago Fifa set to dish out $1bn to Club World Cup teams in inaugural tournament

The first edition of the new Club World Cup will take place this summer in the USA

Society

27 h. ago Chelsea and Man City could land £70m jackpot as part of huge Club World Cup prize money

FIFA's Club World Cup has expanded to 32 clubs for the 2025 edition and discussions have taken place regarding payouts for the two English representatives and their 30 rivals

Economics

33 h. ago Dad's Wembley dream turns into 'fight for life' after 'horror tackle'

Tom Carlse was playing for his semi-professional football team in the FA Vase cup competition last month but was part of a 'heavy collision' three minutes in.

Events

34 h. ago How Newcastle could line up without suspended Anthony Gordon in Carabao Cup final

The forward will miss the Wembley clash with Liverpool after his sending off in the FA Cup

Politics

56 h. ago Tommy Fleetwood shows true colours as he makes honest Ryder Cup comment

While Tommy Fleetwood banked the winning point for Team Europe's Ryder Cup triumph in 2023, the Brit golfer is in for a fight to qualify for the tournament later this year

Politics

61 h. ago Calls for BBC pundit Micah Richards to be sacked after live TV comments

BBC pundit Micah Richards has come under fire from Manchester City supporters for his comments on the FA Cup, after claiming "all the big teams are out" of the tournament

Politics

62 h. ago Man City fans call for Micah Richards to be sacked after 'big club' FA Cup fury

Micah Richards left Manchester City fan furious after claiming there are 'no more big teams' left in the FA Cup quarter-final following Manchester United's exit

Politics

62 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho issues grovelling Man Utd apology as snub explained

Manchester United's season went from bad to worse as Fulham dumped them out of the FA Cup with a host of the team's players coming out to apologise to the fans for another setback

Politics

3 d. ago Man City fans slam Micah Richards and demand he's sacked after BBC comments

Micah Richards has sparked fury among fans of former club Manchester City after claiming there are 'no big teams' left in the FA Cup following the quarter-final draw

Politics

3 d. ago Fulham condemn 'abhorrent' Calvin Bassey online abuse after Manchester United FA Cup win

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey was subjected to offensive messages online following his team's FA Cup win at Man United.

Events

3 d. ago Fifa’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond 2026

Tournament has backing but more preparation neededFour-team mini-tournament could take place in 2026Fifa’s new 16-team Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond its previously-proposed 2026 launch, the Guardian has learned.The tournament is understood to maintain widespread backing within the governing body, as well as across the confederations, but discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of the inaugural staging of the event being pushed back by a couple of years to allow more time for all concerned to properly prepare for it, according to sources. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup today

Ruben Amorim missing host of key players for fifth-round tie at Old Trafford

Events

4 d. ago Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup today

Ruben Amorim missing host of key players for fifth-round tie at Old Trafford

Events

4 d. ago Alan Shearer's staggering net worth, wife, famous children and life away from TV

Alan Shearer will be part of the commentary team for BBC's coverage of the FA Cup tie between Manchester United and Fulham

Politics

4 d. ago Manchester United vs Fulham LIVE: FA Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Premier League rivals go head to head at Old Trafford for a place in the quarter-finals

Sport

4 d. ago Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Ruben Amorim missing host of key players for fifth-round tie at Old Trafford

Events

5 d. ago Man City XI vs Plymouth: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Pep Guardiola’s side are heavy favourites to seal an FA Cup quarter-final place

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