61 h. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago My favourite childhood outfit: ‘We couldn’t afford new kits – but we always had something Chelsea to wear’

I was 12 in this picture, and closing in on the peak of my sporting career. I’ll always look back fondly on the fun and community of growing up in a football familyMy dad made sure my two younger brothers and I were raised in a Chelsea household; the shed at the back of the garden was, we were told, where Arsenal supporters belonged. Growing up, we went to all the games at Stamford Bridge, competed in our local little league as though it were the Premier League, and followed Dad to the pub to watch Sunday matches (the cheeky chips and J2Os were at least half of the allure).I’m pretty sure I’m 12 years old in this photo and closing in on the peak of my sporting career, as I got ready to play football at a nearby park with my siblings Jevan (then nine) and Kiran (just four). Although we didn’t always have the money for the expensive new kits every season (I’m sure you can spot my mismatched camo shorts), we always had something Chelsea to wear. My dad would often dodge the high ticket...

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6 d. ago Crystal Palace secure league phase spot in Conference League with drab draw in Norway

Fredikstad 0-0 Crystal Palace (agg 0-1): Palace went to Norway with a slender first-leg lead after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the club’s first-ever goal on the European stage last week

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6 d. ago Can Rangers play Celtic in the Europa League? Permutations explained after double humiliation

Glasgow rivals drop into UEFA’s second tier after dismal defeats

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7 d. ago Celtic state of play on seven transfers as imminent exit could bring 'axed' deal back to life

Celtic are reeling after last night's embarrassment but they still have transfer business to conduct

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8 d. ago 'World's most beautiful footballer' and stunning sister in shock double transfer

Ana Maria Markovic, dubbed the ‘world’s most beautiful footballer’, has sealed a transfer to play alongside her own sister as the two Croatian stars embark on a new journey

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8 d. ago Manchester United not equipped for Europe this season, admits Ruben Amorim

Manager says domestic focus could benefit squadUnited prepare for League Two Grimsby in Carabao CupRuben Amorim believes Manchester United’s squad would not have been equipped to play European football this season.A slow start to the Premier League has yielded one point from two matches as United turn attention to Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at League Two Grimsby, where Amorim has promised to shuffle the pack. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ruben Amorim claims Manchester United were 'not prepared' to play European football

Man United reached the Europa League final last season but plummeted to 15th in the Premier League.

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9 d. ago Savinho, Piero Hincapie, Nico Paz, Maghnes Akliouche and Tottenham's transfer state of play

Savinho, Piero Hincapie, Nico Paz, Maghnes Akliouche and Tottenham's transfer state of play  Football London

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1 week ago Celtic transfer state of play as emotional Balikwisha says Antwerp goodbyes and 3 more signings targeted

Balikwisha is almost certain to be the next signing in the door at Celtic and he was given an emotional sendoff tonight

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1 week ago Hamza Igamane 'refuses' to play for Rangers as Russell Martin drops stunning bombshell

The Rangers boss made the explosive revelation after the match in Paisley finished 1-1 against St Mirren

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1 week ago Rangers transfer state of play as £11m Miovski alternative emerges with Girona striker 'unhappy' at Ibrox loan terms

It's all happening in Rangers' hunt for a new striker and two frontmen are being explored

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1 week ago Sir Bobby Charlton's legacy helps kids in Ukraine play football

The England and Manchester United legend left thousands of pounds to to good causes when he died in 2023 aged 86, and a large sum helped to launch a football training school for kids in Ukraine

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1 week ago Football fan shares smart parking hack which saves an hour of match day traffic

One football fan who frequently drives to see his team play on a weekend has shared his easy parking hack which he claims saves him an hour of sitting in match day traffic

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1 week ago Celtic transfer state of play as £5m deal on verge and 10 potential targets eyed to fill four spots

It's set to be a busy 10 days before the transfer window closes at Parkhead

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2 w. ago Win a copy of Miguel Delaney’s States of Play with his Inside Football newsletter

Here’s your chance to win one of 10 copies of the fully updated paperback States of Play, our chief football writer’s revealing look at football, sportswashing, and the game’s wealthiest power players

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2 w. ago Rangers face Champions League exit after early collapse against Club Brugge

Rangers 3-1 Club Brugge: Pressure mounts on Russell Martin after disastrous start to Champions League play-off

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage mocked over launching Reform FC football shirts after Southgate rant

The Reform UK leader, 61, is selling the teal tops for £39.99 a pop — or £99.99 for signed editions — despite previously demanding "keep politics out of football". Who's going to play left-wing?

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2 w. ago Can Benjamin Sesko play for Man United vs Arsenal after £74m transfer?

The latest Manchester United news as the club start their Premier League season at home against Arsenal this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs

The money must go and a winner must be crowned. After selecting your seven results, there is a tie-breaker to determine an eventual winner should there be more than one player on the same score.

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