34 h. ago Moment masked football thug is arrested for 'cowardly' attack on police officer before Aston Villa's clash against Legia Warsaw

Dawid Dembler, 35, was captured on camera running up behind the officer and kicking him before running off ahead of Aston Villa European cup tie against Polish side Legia Warsaw.

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56 h. ago Ryder Cup 2025 European captain's picks: the story behind Luke Donald's dozen

One change as Europe aim to take down US on their own patch

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62 h. ago Ryder Cup 2025 European Captain's Picks: When will Luke Donald announce his team

Today’s the big day.

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5 d. ago Nottingham Forest drawn against old foes Malmo in repeat of 1979 European Cup final

The club will take on a familiar foe on their return to European football, while Aston Villa face two trips to the Netherlands

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6 d. ago Man arrested after racially abusive messages sent to England star Jess Carter

Police chief hails footballer for standing up to ‘disgusting’ abuse during women’s Euros in July

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7 d. ago Carabao Cup third round draw LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool discover opponents

The Premier League's European contingent enter the Carabao Cup at the third round stage meaning that Arsenal and Liverpool will both be joining Manchester United in the third round draw should the Red Devils find a way past Grimsby Town

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7 d. ago Carabao Cup third round draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool and rivals discover opponents

The Premier League's European contingent enter the Carabao Cup at the third round stage meaning that Arsenal and Liverpool will feature in the third round draw taking place after Grimsby vs Manchester United

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7 d. ago Football Daily | Pafos FC and Kairat Almaty? The Champions League gets a hipster makeover

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The joy of a Bigger Cup European tour is what makes a season for the fans – the trinket on offer in Budapest is merely a bonus. Six Premier League sides will get to test themselves against the best over the coming months and there are a few new faces in the competition and some intriguing passport stamps to collect. Who wouldn’t want to travel to the Cypriot city of Paphos in September to watch their beloved club play David Luiz’s Pafos FC? The temperature reaches 29C and there is no chance of rain. There are miles and miles of beaches to enjoy with a Keo in hand. If anything, the prospect of a 90-minute match is a bit of a distraction. The even better news is there are flights from London, Manchester and Newcastle.I’m someone who is passionate and will fight ever[y] time I step on the pitch. But I need to set a better example and you fans know how much I love you and this club” – West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen takes to InstaChat to expain...

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7 d. ago United’s Terland pummels PSV with treble in Women’s Champions League qualifying

Second qualifying round, semi-final: Man Utd 4-0 PSVCelin Bizet also scores while Julia Zigiotti Olme impressesManchester United began their quest to qualify for the Women’s Champions League by cruising to a 4-0 victory over PSV as Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick and the midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme impressed on her debut.Terland’s classy treble, which was accompanied by a close-range finish from Celin Bizet, guaranteed Marc Skinner’s side some form of European football because their worst-case scenario would now be a place in the new second-tier Women’s Europa Cup. Their aim, however, is to join Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League and, on Wednesday’s evidence, they have a strong chance of doing so. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Gaupset to Zigiotti: stars to watch in Women’s Champions League this week | Moving the Goalposts

We pick out eight notable talents poised for qualifying action, including a new Manchester United signingThe second round of Women’s Champions League qualifying gets under way on Wednesday with several notable teams entering, among them Manchester United, Brann, Glasgow City and Roma. The winners of Wednesday’s semi-finals will progress to Saturday’s finals and play for a place in mid-September’s final round of qualifying. Here are eight players to keep an eye on this week.Julia Zigiotti (Manchester United): With Fridolina Rolfö continuing to recover from the injury that hampered her at Euro 2025, plenty of eyes will be on her compatriot and now club-mate Zigiotti. The Swede was United’s other marquee signing this summer and brings a wealth of experience. The tenacious defensive midfielder arrived after a double-winning season with Bayern Munich and was at the heart of her country’s run to the quarter-finals in Switzerland. Zigiotti will be familiar to Women’s Super League fans from...

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1 week ago Thrilling Belfry battle highlights European attitude about Ryder Cup

Three main contenders for Luke Donald’s team all to the fore in Betfred British Masters

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2 w. ago Why Man Utd transfer for Emiliano Martinez collapsed despite Aston Villa agreement

Ruben Amorim's wish to bring World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez to Manchester United was reportedly thwarted by the club's board, as they would only sanction a loan move for the Aston Villa keeper

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2 w. ago How Rasmus Hojgaard can secure final automatic Ryder Cup place for Europe

The European Ryder Cup qualification period finishes this weekend and after that we’ll know the six automatic selections to Luke Donald’s team at Bethpage Black

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2 w. ago Gareth Southgate issues update on his future in football over a year after England exit

During his tenure as England boss, Southgate revolutionised the culture of the national team and guided the country both to two European finals and a World Cup semi-final.

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2 w. ago Lionesses star Michelle Agyemang leaves Arsenal on loan to join another WSL club

The 19-year-old striker has rejoined Brighton on loan ahead of the new WSL campaign

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2 w. ago Chelsea now believe in their process but need to stay humble for title tilt

Board are not demanding a Premier League win but silencing talk will be impossible if Club World Cup winners make fast startOff we go again. Just over a month has passed since Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, Cole Palmer leading the destruction of the European champions. But there is no chance of life at Stamford Bridge slowing down. It has been another breathless summer and, while the vibe is as positive as it has ever been under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, there is also the unavoidable question of whether a relentless schedule is going to catch up with the new world champions further down the line.A compressed pre-season, limited to friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen and Milan last weekend, may pose complications for Enzo Maresca in the long run. Chelsea had a lucrative time in the US, earning an estimated £85m in prize money, but the riches on offer from Fifa’s expanded tournament come with potential costs. The unknown is h...

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2 w. ago Iconic Brazilian coach Dilma Mendes: ‘Police would arrest me for playing football’

The 59-year-old developed the career of Formiga and now the pair are dreaming big for Brazil women’s seven-a-side teamDilma Mendes’s contribution to football has been significant. She is the coach responsible for identifying and honing the talent of Formiga, one of Brazil’s most emblematic female footballers. Mendes trained the player from the age of nine until her professional career began at 16. Now, more than 30 years later, they are working together again, to bring the Football 7 World Championship title to Brazil. The international tournament takes place in Curitiba, in the south of Brazil, from 21-24 August.Mendes, twice voted the best women’s seven-a-side coach in the world, has called up the 47-year-old Formiga to lead the fight for a second world title, and Formiga’s wife, the former player Érica de Jesus, will be assistant coach. Mendes’s career with the national seven-a-side outfit began in 2019, when she was hired to develop a new team, and she searched all corners of Br...

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3 w. ago EKYC girls score new training gear thanks to Premier League star and ScottishPower

Motherwell captain Gill Inglis nominated the team for the giveaway from the renewable energy company that is the exclusive Principal Partner for Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Women’s Premier League.

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3 w. ago Carabao Cup second round draw LIVE: Start time, TV info, ball numbers as Man Utd learn fate

Due to their lack of European football this season, Manchester United will enter the Carabao Cup in the second round for the first time since their infamous 4-0 loss against MK Dons in 2014

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3 w. ago Carabao Cup second round draw LIVE: Man Utd and rivals learn fate, start time, TV info, ball numbers

Due to their lack of European football this season, Manchester United will enter the Carabao Cup in the second round for the first time since their infamous 4-0 loss against MK Dons in 2014

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