Alexander-Arnold x Bellingham: A bromance that could matter for Liverpool and Real Madrid
The friendship between two of England’s best young players adds an intriguing sub-plot to tonight’s Champions League tie
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Apologies to any North American readers but this page is wholly concerned with the original game of football, which, strangely enough, is largely played with the feet rather than the hands, unlike the gridiron version. As the weeks and months go by we will attempt to bring as much useful (and sometimes not) information about the ‘beautiful game’, but in particular the major European leagues and international competitions.
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When Mauricio Pochettino was a rugged enforcer, and why he wants his USMNT to follow suit
There are lessons for American players to learn from the Argentine’s title-winning home national team ahead of World Cup 2026.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate not ‘limiting his future options’ to coaching
Gareth Southgate says he is not “limiting his future options” to just returning to football coaching. The 54-year-old has been without a job since leaving his role as England manager in July following eight years in charge of the national team. However, despite several reports linking him with a return to the game, Southgate says going back to coaching is not the only option available to him as he ponders the next step he should take in his career. In a post on LinkedIn, he said: “After eight years serving…
FA pledges to increase diversity of England men’s coaching staff by 2028
The Football Association (FA) wants 30 per cent of the England men’s national team’s coaching staff to come from ethnically diverse backgrounds by 2028 as part of new plans announced to tackle discrimination, drive inclusion and boost representation in the game. On Tuesday, English football’s governing body launched its 2024-2028 equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy, which is targeted at all levels of football in the country. This comes after Kick It Out, a leading UK anti-discrimination charity, said in July that it had received the highest number of reports…
Salah not distracted by contract talks – Slot
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not being distracted by contract talks and speculation about his future, says manager Arne Slot.
Lewandowski reaches 100 Champions League goals
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski becomes the third player in history to score 100 goals in the Champions League.
‘I felt a bit like England’s scapegoat’ – Bellingham
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham says he has got his smile back after “feeling a bit like the scapegoat” for England’s failure to win Euro 2024.
Sudan, football and the ‘worst humanitarian crisis on earth’
War in Sudan is estimated to have killed thousands of people and displaced millions more, but football is providing a small ray of hope
Inter Miami to name Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi’s former teammate, as new head coach
Mascherano also played with Miami’s Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba during his days at Barcelona.
‘At a crossroads’ – what does the future hold for Calvert-Lewin and Dyche?
Next summer could see significant changes for Everton both on and off the pitch, with the futures of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and manager Sean Dyche both up in the air.