Charity urges players to take stance against link between gambling and football
A charity has called on professional footballers to take a stance against the gambling industry’s relationship with the game. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali and striker Nicolo Zaniolo, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Galatasaray, last week returned to their clubs from Italy’s training camp after it emerged they were under investigation by the Italian […]
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No UEFA competition matches to be played in Israel ‘until further notice’
European football’s governing body has announced that no UEFA competition matches will be played in Israel until further notice. Israel’s national teams and club sides Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, who are both competing in Europe, must find alternative venues outside the country to fulfil their UEFA fixtures. The announcement comes amid the escalating […]
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He was interesting, very interesting – Football honours ‘wonderful’ Francis Lee
Francis Lee was described as “the life and soul of the game” as football paid its last respects to the former Manchester City and England forward. The funeral service for Lee, who died on October 2 at the age of 79 following a battle with cancer, was held at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday morning. Figures […]
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Stuart Kettlewell urges Motherwell to take inspiration from captain Liam Kelly
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell has urged his players to take inspiration from their captain Liam Kelly and former team-mate Max Johnston’s international breakthroughs. Goalkeeper Kelly made his Scotland debut in Tuesday’s 4-1 defeat by France, while 19-year-old Johnston was called into the squad for the first time several months after leaving Fir Park for Sturm […]
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Chief executive says FA to review lighting Wembley arch as act of tribute
The Football Association will review whether to continue lighting the Wembley arch as an act of tribute following criticism over its response to the Israel-Palestine conflict, its chief executive Mark Bullingham has said. Bullingham accepted the “hurt” caused to the Jewish community by the FA’s decision not to light the arch in the colours of […]
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Focus on goalkeeping battle is strange – Aaron Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale feels it is “strange” how much attention is being paid to his battle with David Raya to be Arsenal number one – but admits he fears for his England future if he does not win it. The 25-year-old signed a new contract last season but has found himself on the bench after summer […]
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Football rumours: Liverpool join race for Victor Osimhen
What the papers say The battle to bring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to the Premier League is hotting up, with Liverpool joining the chase, according to The Sun. Chelsea and Arsenal are already reportedly keen on the 24-year-old Nigerian, who is valued at around £95 million. Newcastle are also looking at a Nigerian striker to […]
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On this day in 1993: Norwich stun Bayern Munich in UEFA Cup
Norwich made history on this day in 1993 with a stunning 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in their UEFA Cup tie at the Olympic Stadium. The Canaries became the first English team to beat the German giants in Munich in a European competition. Norwich had finished third in the 1992-93 Premier League season and found […]
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Marc Skinner unhappy with qualification rules and referee after PSG beat Man Utd
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner called for changes to the qualification rules and criticised the referee after his side failed to reach the Champions League group stage. The Women’s Super League side were beaten 3-1 in the second leg of their second-round qualifier against Paris St Germain at the Parc des Princes to go out […]
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Declan Rice taking lessons from Rugby World Cup as England eye Euro 2024 glory
Declan Rice insists England will fear no-one at Euro 2024 and wants Gareth Southgate’s side to take inspiration from the Rugby World Cup. England beat Italy 3-1 on Tuesday to seal their place at the finals in Germany next summer, where the 2020 runners-up will once again be among the favourites. It will be 58 […]
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