15 h. ago Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff

New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa nextAfter winning the election for mayor of New York City, an exuberant Zohran Mamdani took to the stage at his victory speech and said, “If there is any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.” He was alluding to Donald Trump, but the sentiment also applies to Fifa, the world’s governing body for soccer.In September, Mamdani’s team kicked off a “Game Over Greed” campaign targeting Fifa’s use of dynamic pricing for 2026 men’s World Cup tickets, calling it an “affront to the game.” His petition demanded that Fifa cease its rapacious dynamic pricing scheme, place a price cap on tickets that are resold on Fifa’s ticketing platform, and reserve a tranche of tickets for local residents. Mamdani, a longtime Arsenal fan, told the Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast, “I have long been quite troubled by...

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17 h. ago Championship manager is STOOD DOWN from his job hours before kick

The manager has been stood down from his job for today's match as he edges closer to switching to the Premier League - despite an initial move being rebuffed by his club.

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33 h. ago Princess Beatrice breaks silence after Andrew scandal as she lands new job

Princess Beatrice has spoken for the first time after landing a new job which was closely associated with her father, the man formerly known as Prince Andrew

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59 h. ago Alexander Isak injury latest as Liverpool sweat ahead of Man City after 'not ready' claim

Alexander Isak has missed Liverpool's last four matches with a groin injury but Sweden boss Graham Potter has offered an update on the striker

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1 week ago Eddie Howe relishes Newcastle challenge of fighting on all fronts after cup win

The Magpies will face Fulham on Tyneside in the last eight.

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1 week ago Familiar embrace of Celtic must tempt Ange Postecoglou but return would be a mistake | John Duerden

The Australian coach’s legacy in Scotland is best left untouched while he needs a period of reflection – not to take the next job that comes alongIt is fair to say that Ange Postecoglou had a hard time during his 40-day stint at Nottingham Forest, but there is perhaps a more difficult test on the way. Being out of work means that his name is automatically going to be linked with available coaching jobs in Europe. It’s a nice problem to have, especially as the northern winter approaches and axes start to fall. There are few available coaches whose fingerprints are still on a major European trophy and who also have recent and major Premier League experience.There have already been changes in England’s top tier with Forest being the main driver, firing Nuno Espírito Santo who then went on to replace Graham Potter at West Ham United, then bringing in Postecoglou and then replacing him with Sean Dyche. In the coming weeks and months, more will follow. There are lots of skill sets that a ...

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1 week ago Axed Swansea City boss set to face Cardiff City as he closes in on return after airport job

Former Swansea boss Luke Williams is closing in on a new job

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2 w. ago Nuno Espirito Santo worried by West Ham’s plight after defeat at Leeds

Nuno is yet to win a game since replacing Graham Potter at the London Stadium.

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2 w. ago Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

Sides have reached Women’s Cricket World Cup semis but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edgeAmy Jones has claimed that January’s Ashes whitewash “hasn’t been a topic of discussion” before Wednesday’s World Cup clash between England and Australia. And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals, so you could argue little will be at stake in Indore. You would be wrong. First, given the run of results in this World Cup, these sides are almost certain to finish first and second and therefore avoid a semi-final clash against each other – which means this game could well be a precursor to the eventual final in Navi Mumbai on 2 November. Cricket is a game played partly in the mind: nobody wants to be thumped by their opponents two weeks before they meet them in a global tournament final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Graham Potter leaves football fans stunned by what he did at new job unveiling

Graham Potter has been confirmed as the new manager of the Swedish national team, tasked with qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after they sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson

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2 w. ago Tottenham coach to join Graham Potter staff as Sweden appointment confirmed

Brighton Under-18s boss and ex-West Ham goalkeeping coach will also form part of Potter’s backroom team

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2 w. ago Graham Potter takes Sweden job on short deal with World Cup target

Potter will take charge of final two qualifiersSweden could then be part of March’s playoffsGraham Potter has been appointed as Sweden’s head coach on a short-term deal with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup. The 50-year-old, sacked by West Ham less than a month ago, will take charge of the final two qualifiers next month and his contract will be extended to cover the playoffs and next summer’s tournament should the team get there.Sweden are bottom of their qualifying group with one point from four games and play in Switzerland on 15 November then at home to Slovenia three days later. They could reach the playoffs even if they do not finish second because they won Nations League group C1. The 12 qualifying group runners-up will be joined by the four best-ranked Nations League section winners in March’s playoffs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Graham Potter appointed Sweden head coach after West Ham sacking

Graham Potter has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sweden national team.

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2 w. ago Graham Potter closes on new job with World Cup challenge laid down to ex

Graham Potter has not found success in roles at West Ham United and Chelsea, and the coach is set to try something new in his next role as he targets World Cup qualification

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3 w. ago Graham Potter 'closing in' on shock next managerial job after West Ham sacking

Former Chelsea boss could return to the dugout immediately

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3 w. ago Graham Potter lines up Viktor Gyokeres reunion in first job after West Ham sacking

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to 2026 World Cup qualification

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3 w. ago Graham Potter keen on Sweden job after sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson

Potter had seven years in charge of club side Östersund‘I love Swedish football. It would be a great opportunity’Graham Potter has said he would be interested in taking over as Sweden’s new manager because he “loves” the country that gave him his first opportunity in coaching.Former Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked on Tuesday after a disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, with a 1-0 defeat at home to Kosovo leaving Sweden bottom of their group. It is less than a month since Potter left West Ham after winning six of his 23 Premier League games, with the former Chelsea manager having lasted just 31 games at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to Rangers 'talks' gather pace as Graham Potter tells them 'I'm open to anything'

The hunt for the next boss is ramping up and Solskjaer may well be a live option

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3 w. ago England: Marcus Rashford gets World Cup chance amid Thomas Tuchel challenge to 'push himself'

Rashford has opportunity to force his way into World Cup picture as Tuchel urges him to fulfil his potential

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3 w. ago Graham Potter earns next Rangers manager backing but former insider drops major caveat

The Englishman has been out of work since being sacked by West Ham last month - leaving the club 19th in the Premier League

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