3 h. ago ‘I have teammates who have been through it’: Alessia Russo speaks out after Luis Rubiales trial

England forward Alessia Russo has spoken out after the trial of Luis Rubiales, saying she has “teammates who have been through it.”

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4 h. ago Lionesses frustrated, plus the Rubiales trial fallout – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Suzy Wrack and Jamie Spangher to talk through the Women’s Nations League openersOn Tuesday’s episode of Women’s Football Weekly the panel discuss the start to the Lionesses’ Nations League campaign: a 1-1 draw in Portugal.Also the panel talk about the defeats for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, although the Republic of Ireland started their campaign off with a 1-0 win over Turkey. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago England’s Alessia Russo hopes aftermath of Luis Rubiales trial brings ‘change’

Last week, former Spanish football federation president Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso in 2023.

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12 h. ago Notorious footballer conman who dated Love Island star caught while on the run in U.S

Medi Abalimba, an ex-flame of Georgia Steel and Thierry Henry's ex-wife Claire Merry, once earned £20,000-a-week at Derby County. He turned to fraud after his football career ended

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47 h. ago RFU adds extra England Test and leaves Borthwick without warm

Extra match against Australia added for NovemberBorthwick will lose time he has used for training in SpainSteve Borthwick will have to forgo a crucial training camp and guide England into this year’s autumn internationals with a week’s less preparation after the Rugby Football Union arranged an extra lucrative November Test against Australia.England habitually play three autumn internationals in the same year as a British & Irish Lions tour but the RFU arranged a fourth, which could generate up to £10m in revenue, after its latest accounts reported record losses to reserves of £42m. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Jenni Hermoso breaks her silence on Luis Rubiales trial verdict after disgraced Spanish FA chief was found GUILTY of kissing her without consent after World Cup final

Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, was found guilty of sexual assault after kissing Hermoso without her consent at the 2023 women's World Cup final.

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5 d. ago Mbappé sparkles as Manchester City fail the Real Madrid test – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon look back on Manchester City’s limp Champions League exit in Madrid and the rest of the playoffsRate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher; join the conversation on Facebook and email.On the podcast today: Kylian Mbappé hat-trick ripped apart an abject Manchester City and left Pep Guardiola reflecting on an early Champions League exit. His side went into the second leg against Real Madrid knowing that an early goal would level the tie – but instead Mbappé’s fourth-minute strike all but killed them off. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Manchester United keep title hopes alive as Man City handed double injury boost

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5 d. ago Football Daily | Kylian Mbappé, Darwin Núñez and Manchester City’s week from hell

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Three minutes, 35 seconds. That was all it took for Manchester City’s fragile hopes of a Bigger Cup comeback at the Bernabéu to be extinguished as Pep Guardiola’s side were exposed to their kryptonite – a very fast forward running on to a long ball. Kylian Mbappé jogged away from Rúben Dias and John Stones, and lifted the ball over Ederson with a single, devastating touch. Stones hobbled off injured moments later, and he may as well have taken the rest of his team with him. Mbappé wasn’t finished; the Real Madrid forward added another two beautifully taken goals in a merciless individual display. He has now scored seven Big Cup goals against City – the same as Lionel Messi – and for three different clubs to boot. In a competition that has, in the last decade, become essentially Real Madrid v Everyone Else (with Madrid leading 5-4 since 2015-16) the other 15 sides still in the perspex bowl for Friday’s last-16 draw must contemplate h...

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5 d. ago Lucy Bronze praises Spanish players for speaking out during Luis Rubiales trial

‘It’s incredibly brave,’ says former Barcelona defenderEngland play Portugal in Nations League on FridayLucy Bronze described the Spanish players who were involved in the trial of Luis Rubiales as “incredibly brave” and said England players stood with them in their fight for change, on the day the former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault.Speaking before England play Portugal on Friday and Spain on Wednesday in the Nations League, and shortly before the verdict, Bronze, who was a teammate of several of the players involved in the trial during her time at Barcelona, said: “I am good friends with a lot of the players involved around it. From my point of view, knowing them, it’s been incredible that these players have had to go through that. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Celtic’s heartbreak at Bayern and Champions League playoff chaos: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Nick Ames, Ewan Murray and Jim Burke to discuss the latest Champions League playoff games, Everton’s new ground and much moreRate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: heartbreak for Celtic as they come within minutes of a famous result in Munich, only for their resistance to be broken in stoppage time. The panel reflect on an heroic performance from Brendan Rodgers’ side, with cameos from Ewan and Jim. The panel also discuss whether Bayern’s defensive frailties beg the question of Vincent Kompany’s managerial reputation and ask if extra time was scrapped, would we miss it? Continue reading...

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7 d. ago North London is red again as WSL’s top four all win: Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel and Jamie Spangher to discuss Arsenal’s derby rout, Bunny Shaw’s emphatic return for Manchester City, and Chelsea’s late show against EvertonOn the podcast today: the panel review the weekend’s WSL action as Arsenal thrash Tottenham 5-0 in front of a record crowd at the Emirates, with Chloe Kelly making her long-awaited return. Manchester City cruise past Liverpool with Bunny Shaw scoring twice on her first start in more than two months and Manchester United continue their winning form. Are the top four breaking away from the rest of the league?Elsewhere, the panel evaluate Leicester's survival hopes after a crucial win over Aston Villa; Everton fan Marva reflects on their narrow loss to Chelsea and the panel catch up on the latest from the Championship. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Spurs stumble past United and Liverpool keep on keeping on: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Seb Hutchinson to discuss all the weekend’s Premier League gamesRate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: the panel looks over the weekend’s Premier League action as Spurs edge past Manchester United in a game where the loser felt more interesting. They break down United’s threadbare squad and how missed chances cost them, while James Maddison makes his point to Roy Keane with the winner. Continue reading...

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