14 h. ago Luftwaffe's only bomb dropped in Stirling during WW2 destroyed football club's stadium

The German bomber dropped the explosive on the home of Stirling's King's Park FC on July 20, 1940, with a number of nearby residents injured and several properties damaged.

Sport

20 h. ago Tottenham's controversial women's training ground plan in Enfield's Whitewebbs Park gets the green light

The football club has been given the green light to fence off a section of Whitewebbs Park in Enfield and build a new women’s academy

Events

37 h. ago Chelsea 'remove' Donald Trump from Club World Cup lift picture after awkward moment

Chelsea appeared to have taken matters into their own hands by trying to squeeze the US President Donald Trump out of their Club World Cup celebrations after an awkward few minutes

Politics

38 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shows true colours as fresh Manchester United statement made

Man United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had his say on life as Besiktas manager and the pride he feels at managing one of Turkish football's biggest clubs

Politics

39 h. ago Where is Aleksander Ceferin? Uefa is wilting in the face of Fifa’s unchecked power

Football needs Uefa to stand up to Fifa president Gianni Infantino more than ever, but right now Ceferin is nowhere to be seen

Politics

39 h. ago Jamie Carragher's Chelsea rant comes back to bite him as Todd Boehly gets last laugh

One year on from his ruthless Sky Sports Monday Night Football assessment of Chelsea's squad, Jamie Carragher has been made to eat his words after their Club World Cup success

Politics

40 h. ago Cole Palmer arrives to hero's welcome in St. Kitts as Chelsea star celebrates Club World Cup brilliance

Chelsea star made first visit to the Caribbean island to celebrate Club World Cup win with family

Politics

40 h. ago Gary Lineker gives verdict on Club World Cup final after FIFA broke their own rules

Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has made his feelings clear about the entertainment organised out in the US during half time of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG

Politics

40 h. ago Cole Palmer is England’s cheat code for World Cup success after Chelsea heroics

Palmer led Chelsea to Club World Cup glory in New York and can do the same in the proper World Cup in the same place next summer

Politics

43 h. ago Chelsea lifted fake Club World Cup trophy and Donald Trump is to blame

US President Donald Trump caught the eye following the Club World Cup final as he stuck around for Chelsea's celebrations with the tournament trophy after presenting the award

Politics

43 h. ago An abomination or a lot of fun? Our readers review the Club World Cup

We asked readers if they enjoyed the tournament, how it could be improved and if they will watch in four years’ timeIt is a senseless attempt to line Fifa’s already gilded pockets and increase the demands on already exhausted players who must be close to breaking point. The idea of the world’s top clubs playing each other is dull because of the mismatch in resources between Europe and the rest. No one needs more games in an already crowded calendar. Playing it in the heat of the American summer is another mistake. I suspect the clubs that participated will pay for it next season. Scrap it. Max, an Arsenal fan Continue reading...

Politics

46 h. ago Manchester City sign partnership deal with Puma worth at least £1bn

Deal with kit manufacturer runs until at least 2035Contract worth £100m a year, up from £65m a yearManchester City have signed a new contract with Puma worth at least £1bn. The £100m a-year deal extends their agreement until at least 2035 and is a marked increase from the previous £65m-a-year deal with the German kit manufacturer that ran until 2029.The contract is thought to be the first £1bn deal in English football and a record per year for a Premier League club. In July 2023 Manchester United sealed a 10-year contract with Adidas worth about £900m, and four months ago Liverpool agreed a multi-year deal with Adidas thought to be worth £60m a-season. Continue reading...

Economics

58 h. ago Trump says Club World Cup trophy will remain in Oval Office after tournament’s end

US president was given trophy earlier this yearChelsea won newly expanded tournament on SundayUS president Donald Trump has claimed that the Club World Cup trophy that has featured prominently in the Oval Office will stay there, and that Fifa made a copy of the trophy that was awarded to Chelsea after their win in the tournament’s final on Sunday.Trump attended the final along with numerous members of his cabinet and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. The pair of presidents jointly presented the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James, with Trump staying front-and-center despite the apparent confusion of Chelsea players and the pleading of Infantino. Continue reading...

Society

60 h. ago Chelsea winners and losers from Club World Cup as key transfer question answered

Enzo Maresca has been given plenty of food for thought for next season after memorable Stateside campaign

Sport

62 h. ago Levi Colwill makes bold Chelsea prediction for new season after Club World Cup glory

Chelsea swept Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain aside with ease in the Club World Cup final and Blues defender Levi Colwill reckons they can now look to win Europe's biggest prize

Politics

62 h. ago Tuanzebe launches legal complaint against Manchester United alleging ‘medical negligence’

Player’s claim relates to injury in final year at clubFletcher appointed lead coach of United’s Under-18sAxel Tuanzebe has lodged a legal complaint against Manchester United alleging “medical negligence”, with the claim by the club’s former defender relating to an injury sustained in or after July 2022.A submission entitled “Tuanzebe v Manchester United Football Club Limited” was registered last Wednesday at the high court, with the case type described as “Clinical Negligence – Part 7 Claim – Medical Advice”. The claim is understood to relate to an injury in his final year at the club. Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and how Fifa went full Maga at the Club World Cup

After the bizarre spectacle of Gianni Infantino’s Club World Cup final being hijacked by Donald Trump, football has officially entered its post-truth era

Politics

65 h. ago Club World Cup dismissed as a Fifa ‘fiction’ by head of players’ union

Sergio Marchi likens Infantino to Roman emperor NeroHe says staging was reminiscent of ‘bread and circuses’The president of Fifpro has described the Club World Cup as a “fiction” and compared Gianni Infantino to the Roman emperor Nero, as the dispute between the players’ union and Fifa continued to escalate.Sergio Marchi joined the ranks of those critical of Infantino’s expanded tournament, saying a “lack of protection” for players had left the Club World Cup equivalent to “bread and circuses”. It is understood Fifpro was not invited to a meeting regarding player welfare held by Infantino in New York on the eve of the final, won 3-0 by Chelsea against Paris Saint-Germain. Continue reading...

Sport

66 h. ago Donald Trump says Chelsea won't get to keep FIFA Club World Cup trophy after talks with FIFA chief

Chelsea lifted the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday night after beating Paris St-Germain 3-0 in New Jersey, but President Donald Trump says the Blues won't get to keep the original trophy

Politics

66 h. ago Club World Cup prize money: Final payouts for all 32 teams as Chelsea get eye

Chelsea are set to rake in a lucrative sum of money after stunning PSG 3-0 in the Club World Cup final, with the rest of the payouts for all 32 competing teams now revealed following the end of the tournament

Economics