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How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country
Female players including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have spoken out against the far-right, who they fear will harm the women’s game as well as wider societyThe day before the first round of Brazilian elections, the Estádio do Morumbi hosted the second leg of the Brazilian Women’s Championship fi…
Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Peta calls on club to never again use a live animal mascot‘There’s no reason to drag a wild animal into a stadium’A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented…
Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘letting down’ Manchester United
Ten Hag says Ronaldo did not complete post-match runFormer manager claims club broke promises made to himErik ten Hag has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo “let the team down” during their time together at Manchester United. Ten Hag has also alleged that promises made by United’s owners went unfulfilled,…
Two more years for Sarina, six more goals against Spurs, and Arsenal boos – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Marva Kreel to discuss the return of the WSL and moreFaye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Marva Kreel to discuss the return of the WSL and more.On the podcast today: Big news as the Lionesses head coach, Sarina…
David Squires on … Manchester City sailing into unknown Premier League waters
Our cartoonist on a perfect start for Enzo Maresca’s league leaders. What could possibly go wrong?Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond
Refused a work permit at Bournemouth, Pérez comes face to face with Liverpool’s head coach in Champions LeagueOn Iñigo Pérez’s first day as a head coach he took a call from Andoni Iraola, just as he had every day for months. They had known each other for 22 years, lived in the same residency, com…
Dwight Yorke: ‘I’m not a kid trying to get into management – I’m a manager’
Ghana may soon come calling for Trinidad and Tobago’s former captain and manager, who is proud of his CV since his days as a Premier League strikerDwight Yorke wants you to stop calling him a former player. “I’m not a kid trying to get into management for the first time,” he says from his home in…
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac dismisses recent Fifa ructions as ‘growing pains’
Isaac appears to back current direction of world governing bodyBut ‘premature’ to talk about support for Gianni Infantino Football Australia chair Anter Isaac has played down concerns around the controversial World Cup privatisation push engineered by Gianni Infantino ahead of a meeting of Asian …
‘Like a family’: De Zerbi credits players’ talk and bonding trip for improving Tottenham
Spurs off bottom after first win against CoventryLampard unhappy Marmoush goal stoodRoberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are playing with more togetherness after holding a clear-the-air meeting before their recent game with Manchester United.Spurs went on to draw 1-1 with 10 men against United an…
Davies ensures Spurs off the bottom after first win of season against Coventry
Tottenham are level with Beyoncé at last. Progress is represented in Roberto De Zerbi’s side earning only their sixth home win in the Premier League since November 2024. Cynics will point out that this spectacular stadium has hosted as many Beyoncé gigs during that time, but Spurs are finally sin…
Tottenham v Coventry: Premier League – live
⚽ Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Get in touch! Share your thoughts with DanielWhere is the game? Spurs will look to dominate possession, with Gray and Tonali dictating play, so Maddison, Kudus and Marmoush can buzz about behind Solanke. The absence of a proper winger means they’ll probab…
Cristiano Ronaldo receives 30-day suspension and £215 fine over Portugal walkout
Disciplinary council upholds charge against 41-year-oldFifa suspends Egypt’s Hossam Hassan and Mostafa ZikoCristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese FA after leaving the national team camp following a rift with the coach, Jorge Jesus, over his role in the side. The fed…
Uefa demands Fifa releases documents relating to World Cup sell-off scheme
European governing body gives two-week deadlineLetter addresses other issues including Balogun affairUefa has given Fifa a two-week deadline to release key documents relating to Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan and other governance issues in its latest critique of football’s world gover…
Will that do? Lamine Yamal conjures another magical spell as Barça pass first test | Sid Lowe
The 19-year-old scored a cracker in Seville, days after his ‘almost rabona’ at Galatasaray, as La Liga leaders beat Real BetisWhen at last it was time for Lamine Yamal to leave, the 19-year-old’s number going up before the 90th minute for only the second time since the opening day, Real Betis fan…
Houdini act in Venice leaves Massimiliano Allegri searching for an escape at Napoli | Nicky Bandini
Manager’s latest setback exposed growing doubts about his squad and his approach as Davide Nicola began his Venezia tenure with a remarkable win“I’ll love you even if you win,” promised the Venezia supporter’s banner. More gallows humour from a fanbase that proved long ago that its relationship w…
Crystal Palace to give Sage more time but manager under serious scrutiny
Frenchman under pressure after Brighton thrashingMcKenna and Frank among potential replacementsPierre Sage has been granted more time to fix Crystal Palace’s defensive issues but he has been warned that things must improve quickly after the 5-0 defeat at Brighton on Sunday.The Frenchman’s future …
Brighton are the apex B club – their next target should be a Champions League place | Jonathan Wilson
Diego Gómez’s wondergoal in a five-star demolition is just the latest in an impressive run of results for the south coast teamSign up for our free newsletter hereFor two or three years now, it’s been standard to nod approvingly at how well-run Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth are, and to move …
‘Leaving England is scary but I’m here to win’: Charlie Cresswell on Ligue 1 life and his international dream
Centre-back could not see a way forward at Leeds so moved to France. Now he’s preparing for the biggest game of his life against JuventusBy Get French Football News“Leaving England is such a scary, scary decision,” says Charlie Cresswell. It is a decision that he never thought he would make. His …