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Arne Slot fears âreally badâ EkitikĂŠ injury and laments missed Liverpool chances
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/slot-points-to-liverpools-missed-chances-amid-concern-for-ekitike
Published: April 14, 2026 22:59
Liverpool out of Champions League after loss to PSGEkitikĂŠ carried off with suspected achilles injuryArne Slot once again lamented LiverÂpoolâs wastefulness in front of goal after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain andâŚ
Championship: Southampton see off Blackburn and close gap to Ipswich
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/championship-southampton-blackburn-portsmouth-ipswich
Published: April 14, 2026 21:52
Saints just three points off second after 3-0 home winIpswich slip to 2-0 defeat at battling PortsmouthSouthampton have moved just three points off automatic promotion after a 3-0 victory over Blackburn, coupled with Ipswichâs 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth.TheâŚ
Ruthless PSG prove that not even Anfield has an infinite capacity for miracles | Jonathan Wilson
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/psg-prove-their-class-and-that-not-even-anfield-has-an-infinite-capacity-for-miracles
Published: April 14, 2026 21:48
Stage was set for one of Liverpoolâs classic comeback nights â but not this team against these European championsOften in the past Liverpool has demanded and Anfield has delivered. Past glories perhaps shouldnât influence the present, but they do;âŚ
AtlĂŠtico hold off Barcelona comeback after Lookman strike and GarcĂa red
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/atletico-madrid-barcelona-champions-league-match-report
Published: April 14, 2026 21:25
Defeat never tasted so good. At the end of a battle in which both teams had fought and both had bled too, a huge banner was unfurled at the south end of the Metropolitano and AtlĂŠtico Madridâs anthem belted out. âWe give everything to win the cup,â itâŚ
DembĂŠlĂŠ delivers knockout double as PSG end Liverpoolâs European dream
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/liverpool-paris-saint-germain-champions-league-match-report
Published: April 14, 2026 21:06
It will be of little consolation to Arne Slot and Liverpool that, for the second season in succession, they went toe-to-toe with Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield and had nothing to show for their endeavours. Having exited the FA Cup quarter-final with aâŚ
Hemp leads England past Spain to boost Womenâs World Cup qualifying hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/england-spain-womens-world-cup-2027-qualifying-match-report
Published: April 14, 2026 20:16
World Cup qualifier: England 1-0 Spain (Hemp 3â)Lionesses win sidesâ first meeting since Euros finalEngland gave their chances of Âautomatic qualification for 2027âs Womenâs World Cup a Âtremendous boost as they beat the world Âchampions Spain at WembleyâŚ
Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/nj-transit-train-tickets-prices-new-york-world-cup
Published: April 14, 2026 19:40
NJ Transit says no decision has been finalized Trip to New Jersey stadium typically is $12.90Train tickets from New York City to MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey site of eight World Cup games this summer, are set to increase sevenfold to more than $100âŚ
West Brom could be hit with points deduction and relegation after season has ended
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/west-brom-could-be-hit-with-points-deduction-and-relegation-after-season-has-ended
Published: April 14, 2026 19:03
EFL in race against time to hear chargesClub alleged to have breached P&S rulesWest Brom could be given a points deduction that relegates them from the Championship after the season has finished as the club contest charges of breaching the English FootballâŚ
AtlĂŠtico Madrid v Barcelona: Champions League quarter-final, second leg â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/14/atletico-madrid-v-barcelona-champions-league-quarter-final-second-leg-live
Published: April 14, 2026 17:56
â˝ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 2-0)â˝ Liverpool v PSG â live | Live scoreboard | And email WillAlternatively, you can join Rob Smyth for Liverpool v PSG, if youâre a bit more mainstream.Atletico (4-4-2): Musso; Molina, Le Normand,âŚ
Liverpool v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League quarter-final, second leg â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/14/liverpool-v-paris-saint-germain-champions-league-quarter-final-second-leg-live
Published: April 14, 2026 17:52
â˝ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 0-2)â˝ AtlĂŠtico Madrid v Barcelona â updates | Live scoreboardAlexander Isak starts a Liverpool game for the first time since December, replacing Joe Gomez in the only change from the first leg. MoâŚ
Javier Mascherano resigns as Inter Miami manager months after winning MLS Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/javier-mascherano-inter-miami-resigns-lionel-messi
Published: April 14, 2026 17:19
Mascherano coached one full season with Messi in MiamiInter Miami have been off to a slow start in 2026Javier Mascherano has stunningly stepped down as Inter Miamiâs manager, just months after leading the team to their first MLS title.In the clubâsâŚ
Canada launches national âSafe Sportâ registry as BC Soccer faces legal claim
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/canada-launches-national-safe-sport-registry
Published: April 14, 2026 17:05
The registry, which lists individuals banned for misconduct, is the first phase in what is planned to be a mandatory requirement for Canadian sports organizationsCanada has launched a national registry of individuals who have been banned or suspended fromâŚ
England v Spain: Womenâs World Cup 2027 qualifying â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/14/england-v-spain-womens-world-cup-2027-qualifying-live
Published: April 14, 2026 16:45
â˝ Updates from the Group A3 qualifier; kick-off 7pm BSTâ˝ Moving the Goalposts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail SimonHello! Gird thy loins, world â itâs a hugely massively enormous World Cup qualifier!Involved are the sides ranked first (thatâll be Spain) andâŚ
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup looms
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/matt-crocker-leaves-us-soccer-saudi-arabia
Published: April 14, 2026 14:45
Crocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio PochettinoSporting director duties to be split in the meantimeUS Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is leaving his post with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Tuesday. TheâŚ
Arsenal injury worries pile up with doubts over return of Saka from achilles issue
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/arsenal-sporting-champions-league-mikel-arteta-bukayo-saka-football
Published: April 14, 2026 14:43
Rice faces late fitness test for clash with SportingArteta has âzero fearâ could end season without silverwareMikel Arteta has insisted that he has âzero fearâ that Arsenal could end the season without silverware but admitted that there are major doubtsâŚ
Football Daily | Manchester United are pulling their hair out but rules are rules
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/manchester-united-leeds-hair-pulling-football-daily-newsletter
Published: April 14, 2026 14:08
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Seeing as the Ifab laws of football decree that hair-pulling is an act of violent conduct that is punishable by a straight red card, Football Daily is somewhat perplexed by the controversy surrounding theâŚ
Iraola to leave Bournemouth at end of season with Premier League rivals on notice
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/andoni-iraola-leave-bournemouth-end-of-season-football
Published: April 14, 2026 13:03
Managerâs future has been talking point for monthsPlayers told of exit after training on Tuesday afternoonAndoni Iraola has informed Bournemouth he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. He is expected to consider hisâŚ
âI could wipe the floor with you, manâ: the exhibition on female football fansâ experiences
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/the-exhibition-female-football-fans-experiences-moving-the-goalposts
Published: April 14, 2026 11:23
Prof Stacey Popeâs showcase highlights how women have always been required to defend and justify their fandomâYou can be the thickest bloke and you still think you know more about football than a woman,â reads a line from Newcastle fan named Jo aroundâŚ
David Squires on ⌠the TikTok of the clock as Arsenalâs title charge falters
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/apr/14/david-squires-on-the-tiktok-of-the-clock-as-arsenal-title-charge-falters
Published: April 14, 2026 09:52
Our cartoonist on the Gunnersâ latest wobble and who could be brought in to get final push back on trackBuy a cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Gary Nevilleâs media group buys football YouTuber Mark Goldbridgeâs channels
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/14/gary-neville-the-overlap-mark-goldbridge-youtube-football
Published: April 14, 2026 08:00
Exclusive: Neville has criticised âthose bloody YouTubersâ â but The Overlap has now acquired channels with 3.7m subscribers for seven-figure sumGary Nevilleâs sports media group has acquired two YouTube channels owned by one of the UKâs most popular butâŚ
Sponsorship revenue for Uefaâs club competitions set to break âŹ1bn barrier
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/sponsorship-uefa-club-competitions-1billion-champions-league
Published: April 14, 2026 07:01
Sponsorship income due to rise by more than 40%Champions League clubs to benefit from the growthUefa is poised to bring in more than âŹ1bn (ÂŁ870m) a year in commercial revenues from club competitions from next year, with two more global sponsorship dealsâŚ
Luis GarcĂa: âI didnât expect football to give me that again. But there I was, cryingâ
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/luis-garcia-i-didnt-expect-football-to-give-me-that-again-but-there-i-was-crying
Published: April 14, 2026 07:01
Liverpool legend talks memories of Istanbul, learning magic and his adventures in Malaysia with Johor Darul TaâzimLuis GarcĂa was âsuper coolâ, he says. That, at least, was the plan, but things have a habit of working out differently. When the formerâŚ
Iran releases assets of womenâs football team captain in Australia asylum drama
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/iran-releases-assets-of-womens-football-team-captain-in-australia-asylum-drama
Published: April 14, 2026 00:20
Zahra Ghanbari had been on list of âtraitorsâ whose assets were frozenLatest move taken âfollowing her change in behaviourâIranâs judiciary said on Monday authorities had released the assets of the captain of Iranian womenâs football team which had beenâŚ
Absent Mainoo and Maguire emphasise Unitedâs shortcomings after shock loss
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/absent-mainoo-maguire-emphasise-manchester-united-shortcomings-after-shock-loss-leeds
Published: April 13, 2026 22:16
Hard work remains to do off the pitch, with the club needing to strengthen further if they hope to compete on all frontsKobbie Mainoo put in a superb performance against Leeds on Monday night, as he did for much of Ruben Amorimâs tenure. The midfielderâŚ
Leeds stun Manchester United after Okafor double and MartĂnez red card for hair-pull
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/manchester-united-leeds-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 13, 2026 21:16
Leeds claimed a precious victory that takes them six points clear of Tottenham whose plight darkens further after Daniel Farkeâs men pulled off a first league win at Old Trafford since February 1981 and in the process inflicted a first home defeat forâŚ
âItâs not finishedâ: Lamine Yamal pledges Barcelona will fight to the end
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/its-not-finished-lamine-yamal-barcelona-atletico-madrid-champions-league
Published: April 13, 2026 19:48
As his side look to overturn a two-goal deficit against AtlĂŠtico Madrid, the teenager is ready to give his allNo pressure, kid. Lamine Yamal took the stage here and, he hoped, not for the last time. The 18-year-old, wearing glasses, sat in the pressâŚ
Arne Slot backs Liverpool to produce âgreat performanceâ to beat PSG
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/arne-slot-backs-liverpool-to-produce-great-performance-to-beat-psg
Published: April 13, 2026 18:36
Slot: âThere is a belief we can do special thingsâLuis Enrique tells his players to beware âpitfallsâArne Slot has said Liverpool do not face an impossible task against Paris Saint-Germain but must produce the perfect performance to overcome the EuropeanâŚ
Manchester United v Leeds: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/13/manchester-united-v-leeds-premier-league-live
Published: April 13, 2026 18:20
â˝ď¸ Premier League updates from 8pm BST kick-offâ˝ď¸ Table | Top scorers | Email Michael hereManchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, MartĂnez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko. Subs: Bayindir, Dalot, Fletcher, Heaven,âŚ
Cristian Romero feared to be out for remainder of season for Spurs
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/cristian-romero-feared-out-remainder-season-for-spurs-tottenham
Published: April 13, 2026 17:43
Defender thought to have medial knee ligament damageArgentine may still recover in time for World CupTottenhamâs deepening relegation concerns appears to have been heightened by the loss of their captain, Cristian Romero, for the remainder of theâŚ
Jorginho calls Chappell Roan security incident a âmisunderstandingâ
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/13/jorginho-chappell-roan-security-incident-misunderstanding
Published: April 13, 2026 17:34
Flamengo footballer previously accused pop starâs security of aggressive behavior to his 11-year-old stepdaughterThe Chappell Roan security incident raises a bigger question: what do celebrities owe their fans?The Flamengo footballer Jorginho has clarifiedâŚ
Unequal game: Levy paid more last season than entire Spurs womenâs team and staff
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/unequal-game-daniel-levy-pay-wages-tottenham-womens-team
Published: April 13, 2026 16:57
Former executive chairman received ÂŁ5.76mPay exceeded combined wage bill of womenâs teamDaniel Levy, the former executive chairman of Tottenham, was paid more during the 2024-25 season than all 64 players and staff at the clubâs womenâs team combined, theâŚ
Why the World Cup should be decentralized | Leander Schaerlaeckens
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/decentralize-the-world-cup
Published: April 13, 2026 15:49
Expansion and political influence have made soccerâs showpiece too big for one region to handle responsiblySign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterIn retrospect, the 2018 World Cup in Russia looks like a gentle genuflection, a dainty little bowâŚ
The wait is over: Etaâs arrival as head coach breaks barriers for women in football
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/marie-louise-eta-arrival-union-berlin-breaks-barriers-women-in-football
Published: April 13, 2026 15:45
Marie-Louise Eta has been tasked with saving Union Berlin from Bundesliga relegation in a groundbreaking appointmentFor Marie-Louise Eta, it may feel like another day at the office. The wider significance will be greater, though, when she oversees UnionâŚ
Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to two new rape allegations
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/ex-arsenal-player-thomas-partey-pleads-not-guilty-to-two-new-allegations
Published: April 13, 2026 15:42
Midfielder faces seven charges of rape in totalJudge says trial may be delayed until early next yearThe former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new allegations of rape.The 32-year-old appeared at Southwark crown court onâŚ
Warren ZaĂŻre-Emery has made PSGâs dazzling midfield even better
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/warren-zaire-emery-psg-midfield-thierry-henry-didier-deschamps-france-luis-enrique
Published: April 13, 2026 15:39
Thierry Henry loves him. Didier Deschamps made him a France player at 17. And Luis Enrique says he is âspectacularâBy Get French Football NewsWhen Warren ZaĂŻre-Emery ran the show as a 17-year-old in a 3-0 win against Milan Thierry Henry said âthe sky isâŚ
Spain much-changed but DNA will test England in first clash since Euro 2025 final
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/spain-much-changed-but-dna-will-test-england-in-first-clash-since-euro-2025-final
Published: April 13, 2026 15:30
The reigning world champions have a new coach and some new faces since losing the Euro 2025 final to Sarina Wiegmanâs LionessesEight-and-a-half months after they locked horns in the final of Euro 2025, England and Spain meet again on Tuesday night in frontâŚ
Not over, but done: Lamine Yamal all smiles as he guides Barcelona to verge of title
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/lamine-yamal-all-smiles-as-he-guides-barcelona-to-verge-of-title-la-liga
Published: April 13, 2026 14:40
Teenagerâs landmark night delivers derby win that confirms what has been clear for weeks: this title race has been over in spirit long before the maths agreesLamine Yamal had not crossed the line yet but he was celebrating already, everyone else followingâŚ
Manchester City have Arsenal in their sights | Football Weekly â video
https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/apr/13/manchester-city-have-arsenal-in-their-sights-football-weekly-video
Published: April 13, 2026 14:07
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Seb Hutchinson after a dramatic weekend in the Premier League.On the podcast today: Manchester City draw nearer to Arsenal as the nervy Gunners lose at home to Bournemouth, whilst City brushâŚ
West Brom say they have not broken EFL financial rules as points deduction fears grow
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/west-brom-say-they-have-not-broken-efl-financial-rules-as-points-deduction-fears-grow
Published: April 13, 2026 14:06
Potential points penalty would affect this seasonâs totalWest Brom are 20th, two points above the relegation zoneWest Bromwich Albion insist they have âfully compliedâ with the EFLâs financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for theâŚ
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/dominic-frimpong-killed-armed-robbers-team-bus-ghana
Published: April 13, 2026 12:17
Armed men fired at Berekum Chelsea bus on SundayFrimpong dies of wounds at hospitalBerekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong has been killed in an armed robbery on his teamâs bus as they returned from a match on Sunday, the Ghana Football AssociationâŚ
Napoliâs title defence looks done â without McTominay it would have ended sooner | Nicky Bandini
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/serie-a-napoli-title-race-mctominay-conte-inter
Published: April 13, 2026 11:52
Midfielder has again been Napoliâs star but ageing squad has taken club backwards and Conteâs future is uncertainWas this the end of the Serie A title race? On a weekend when the last two teams pursuing them both slipped up, Inter delivered anotherâŚ
As Bologna thrive, sister club CF Montreal have been left in the dust
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/mls-weekend-wrap-cf-montreal-lafc-timbers-saputo
Published: April 13, 2026 11:00
The MLS weekend saw the Timbers capitalize on a rotated LAFC and Bruce Arena continue his second-season magic in San JoseWhen the then-MontrĂŠal Impact rebranded as Club de Foot MontrĂŠal in 2021, their fans werenât shy about showing their disdain.âIt is theâŚ
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekendâs action
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/premier-league-10-talking-points-from-the-weekends-action
Published: April 13, 2026 07:00
De Zerbi looks past Simons, Arsenal fans are not helping their team and Ngumoha can give PSG something to think aboutFootball is such that, when youâre down, thereâs a good chance the game boots you in the solar plexus, and thatâs exactly what happened toâŚ
Owners treat many WSL clubs as âan afterthoughtâ, Angel Cityâs co-founder says
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/13/wsl-angel-city-kara-nortman-womens-football-business
Published: April 13, 2026 07:00
Kara Nortman talks Monarch Collectiveâs sports ownership portfolio and potential investment in EnglandMany Womenâs Super League clubs are treated as âan afterthoughtâ by their owners according to Kara Nortman, the co-founder of the womenâs sport investmentâŚ
Kobbie Mainoo close to signing new Manchester United contract, says Michael Carrick
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/kobbie-mainoo-close-to-signing-new-manchester-united-contract-says-michael-carrick
Published: April 12, 2026 21:30
Midfielder expected to earn ÂŁ120,000 a weekNew deal marks turnaround for Mainoo under CarrickMichael Carrick has indicated Kobbie Mainoo is moving closer to signing a new contract with Manchester United, saying negotiations are âin a good placeâ. TheâŚ
European football: Inter close in on title after beating Como in seven-goal thriller
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/european-football-napoli-parma-inter-como-union-berlin-female-manager
Published: April 12, 2026 21:23
Inter move nine points clear of Napoli after late 4-3 winUnion Berlin make Eta Bundesligaâs first female managerInter put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como and move nineâŚ
Welcome to Pep in April â the serial title avenger with Arsenal in his sights | Barney Ronay
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/pep-guardiola-chelsea-manchester-city-arsenal-premier-league-title-race
Published: April 12, 2026 20:25
Manchester Cityâs unbeaten April record in the past four years bodes well for their end-of-season pursuit for gloryâI have a particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. I may stumble a little in the autumn. I may get a littleâŚ
âSunderland made us sufferâ: De Zerbi desperate to boost Spursâ confidence
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-sunderland
Published: April 12, 2026 17:36
1-0 defeat at Sunderland leaves Tottenham in bottom threeâWin a game, everything will be different,â De Zerbi saysRoberto De Zerbi diagnosed a lack of confidence as the root cause of Tottenhamâs ills after his first match as manager ended in a 1-0 defeatâŚ
Manchester City close gap in title race with emphatic victory at Chelsea
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/chelsea-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 12, 2026 17:35
After a season dominated by long throws, set-piece wrestling and rigid, overly controlled football, all of a sudden the overwhelming artistry and firepower at Manchester Cityâs disposal is threatening to take over when it matters most.This game was takenâŚ
Luton win Vertu Trophy as Nahki Wells double breaks Stockport hearts
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/luton-win-vertu-trophy-as-nahki-wells-double-breaks-stockport-hearts
Published: April 12, 2026 16:19
Final: Luton 2-1 StockportScorers: Lawrence, Wells (2); SidibehLuton have had bigger days at Wembley, more glorious Hattersâ tea parties. They have an outside chance of returning for League Oneâs playoffs. If this did not match 1988âs League Cup final,âŚ
Tottenham and De Zerbi sink deeper into mire after Sunderlandâs stroke of luck
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/sunderland-tottenham-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 12, 2026 15:16
Thirty minutes before kick-off Roberto De Zerbi wandered on to the pitch with his black padded gilet zipped high to the neck in the face of a chill Wearside wind. By the final whistle that stiff breeze had dropped a little but so, too, had the morale ofâŚ
Aston Villa frustrated as Neco Williamsâs strike bolsters Forestâs survival hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/nottingham-forest-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 12, 2026 15:10
On a typically nervy afternoon on the Trent, one of the biggest cheers of the afternoon arrived in the seconds after the final whistle, news over the speakers that Tottenham were still trailing at Sunderland. For Nottingham Forest, a creditable drawâŚ
Jean-Philippe Mateta spot-on to give Crystal Palace comeback win against Newcastle
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/crystal-palace-newcastle-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 12, 2026 15:08
Go back to last April and Newcastle brought the thrills against Crystal Palace, putting five past Oliver Glasnerâs side at St Jamesâ Park, the victory closed by an Alexander Isak special. How things have changed. At Selhurst Park this time round, theâŚ
Chelsea v Manchester City: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/12/chelsea-v-manchester-city-premier-league-live
Published: April 12, 2026 14:56
â˝ď¸ Premier League updates from 4.30pm BSTâ˝ď¸ Jonathan Wilson on Chelsea | Follow us on BlueskyEnjoy him while you canChelsea make two changes to the side that walloped Port Vale last weekend. Their two MCs, Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo, replace TosinâŚ
Birminghamâs Vicente and Klarer deliver huge blow to Wrexhamâs playoff hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/birmingham-wrexham-championship-match-report
Published: April 12, 2026 13:36
Wrexham missed the chance to move within a point of the Sky Bet Championship playoff places after they suffered a 2-0 defeat by Birmingham at St Andrewâs.The Red Dragonsâ dream of an unprecedented fourth straight promotion was dealt a massive blow afterâŚ
Sunderland v Tottenham, Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa and more: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/12/premier-league-clockwatch-sunderland-tottenham-nottingham-forest-aston-villa-crystal-palace-newcastle
Published: April 12, 2026 12:57
Football updates from Sundayâs top-flight fixturesEmail Daniel | Premier League table | Football DailyAnd there looks to be a more solid look about the side heâs sent out, with players in their natural positions. In particular, I like the legs in midfield,âŚ
Arsenal angst, Premier League buildup, news, discussion and more â matchday live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/12/premier-league-buildup-news-discussion-and-more-matchday-live
Published: April 12, 2026 07:31
â˝ď¸ News, discussion and buildup before dayâs actionâ˝ď¸ Read the latest Football Daily | And mail us hereI know criticism of Arteta for supposed negativity is widespread, but I think this comment hits the nail on the head.Yesterday may have been ArsenalâsâŚ
Wasted weekend takes wind out of WSLâs sails ⌠and get ready for more
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/12/wasted-weekend-international-break-womens-super-league-football
Published: April 12, 2026 07:00
With the season reaching its climax and weather improving, itâs ideal for attracting fans, but the fixture list is blankMomentum can be extremely powerful. Just ask Wrexham, anyone involved in English womenâs football in the aftermath of Euro 2022 or theâŚ
European football: Bayern break Bundesliga goals record and close on title
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/european-football-bayern-munich-barcelona-milan-juventus
Published: April 11, 2026 19:08
Goretzka hits leadersâ 102nd goal in 5-0 win at St PauliFerran Torres double helps Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1Bayern Munich crushed hosts St. Pauli 5-0 in the Bundesliga to set an all-time season scoring record while also extending their lead at the top toâŚ
Real talk: Chelsea punished Enzo FernĂĄndez for exposing projectâs fatal flaw | Jonathan Wilson
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/real-talk-chelsea-punished-enzo-fernandez-for-exposing-projects-fatal-flaw
Published: April 11, 2026 19:00
Manchester City can brush off Rodriâs comments but Chelseaâs existential angst helps explain suspension of midfielderEnzo FernĂĄndez and Rodri would quite like to move to Madrid; many people would. They both said as much in the international break, thoseâŚ
Rio Ngumoha sparks Liverpool win over wasteful Fulham with first Anfield goal
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/liverpool-fulham-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 11, 2026 18:34
At the end of a stormy week for Arne Slot there was respite in the form of a morale-boosting display from Rio Ngumoha. Liverpoolâs 17-year-old winger marked only his second start in the Premier League with a goal and a key part in the second for MohamedâŚ
Scottish Premiership: Hearts leave it late to sink Motherwell as Celtic keep up the heat
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/scottish-premiership-celtic-hearts-rangers
Published: April 11, 2026 16:30
Late double sees Hearts win 3-1, Celtic beat St Mirren 1-0Aberdeen end winless run by beating Hibernian 2-0Celtic leapfrogged rivals Rangers to move second in the Premiership with a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren but Hearts stayed clear at the top as twoâŚ
Dewsbury-Hall strikes late for Everton to deny Brentford after Igor Thiago double
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/brentford-everton-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 11, 2026 16:13
An even game, shared points and a collective dream of Europe that remains alive after this draw. Igor Thiagoâs double seemed to have given Brentford a victory that would have moved them up to sixth, only for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to lash home anâŚ
Mats Wieffer doubles up as Brighton push Burnley closer to the drop
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/burnley-brighton-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 11, 2026 16:05
Scott Parker has spent much of the season bemoaning the âfine marginsâ of the Premier League and after witnessing Burnley lose to Brighton and having two of their own disallowed for paper-thin offsides, he might be looking forward to the prospect of theâŚ
Bournemouth expose SchrĂśdingerâs Arsenal, a team that could be either dead or alive | Paul MacInnes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/bournemouth-expose-schrodingers-arsenal-a-team-that-could-be-either-dead-or-alive
Published: April 11, 2026 16:03
Mikel Arteta urged fans to bring âyour lunch, bring your dinnerâ but when the set pieces fail to fire his side are short of a full plateIt was another one of those games where Arsenal had found it necessary to rouse the troops beforehand. Mikel Arteta, inâŚ
Liverpool v Fulham: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/11/liverpool-v-fulham-premier-league-live
Published: April 11, 2026 15:26
â˝ď¸ Premier League updates, 5.30pm BST kick-off at Anfieldâ˝ď¸ Live scores | Latest table | And follow us on BlueskyThe Guardian has kicked off a new chapter in puzzles with the launch of its first daily football game, On the ball. It is now live in the appâŚ
Championship roundup: Ipswich tighten grip on second but Coventry made to wait
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/championship-roundup-ipswich-coventry-middlesbrough-portsmouth
Published: April 11, 2026 13:49
Controversial penalty sparks 2-0 Ipswich win at NorwichBottom-side Wednesday draw 0-0 at leaders CoventryIpswich gave their hopes of automatic promotion a massive boost by recording a hard-fought 2-0 win over Norwich at Carrow Road, while Coventry mustâŚ
Alex Scott and Bournemouth deal blow to nervy Arsenalâs title hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/arsenal-bournemouth-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 11, 2026 13:43
For Arsenalâs longsuffering supporters, the emotional strain is reaching unbearable levels. They could only watch in stunned disbelief as Alex Scottâs goal 16 minutes from time condemned the Premier League leaders to a defeat they must fear will prove toâŚ
Australia v Malawi: Fifa Series womenâs international football friendly â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/11/australia-vs-malawi-live-updates-fifa-series-matildas-aus-v-mwi-womens-international-football-friendly
Published: April 11, 2026 11:14
Updates as Matildas play Scorchers in KenyaKick-off at Nyayo National Stadium is 2pm local/9pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailPeeeeeeeeeep!Anthems have been sung. Matildas are in their fluro yellow and green home kit. Malawi in Red. Thereâs aâŚ
Coventry chase promotion, Norwich v Ipswich, and more: football news â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/11/football-clockwatch-live-coventry-ipswich-norwich-brentford-everton-burnley-brighton
Published: April 11, 2026 11:14
â˝ď¸ Updates from around the grounds on a busy day of actionâ˝ď¸ Live scores | Latest table | Follow on Bluesky | Mail AndyMy pick of the matches this fine Saturday afternoon (3pm BST unless stated). Plenty of lunchtime action and some matches pittingâŚ
Arsenal v Bournemouth: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/11/arsenal-v-bournemouth-premier-league-live
Published: April 11, 2026 11:12
â˝ď¸ Premier League news from the 12.30pm BST kick-offâ˝ď¸ Live scores | Latest table | Follow on Bluesky | Mail BarryManagerial contract news: In short, there is no managerial contract news. Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta were both asked if either had been inâŚ
Lotte Wubben-Moy finds âperfect stormâ to show she is more than England stand-in
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/lotte-wubben-moy-england-arsenal-tao-geoghegan-hart
Published: April 11, 2026 09:00
Arsenal defender on embracing her England chance, maintaining self-belief and sharing training tips with her cyclist partner, Tao Geoghegan HartLotte Wubben-Moy pauses, then says: âIâd be lying if I said there werenât doubts.â The Arsenal and EnglandâŚ
Premier League buildup, Coventry on verge of promotion, and more â matchday live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/11/premier-league-buildup-coventry-on-verge-of-promotion-and-more-matchday-live
Published: April 11, 2026 07:09
â˝ď¸ News, discussion and buildup before weekendâs actionâ˝ď¸ Todayâs matches | Tables | And you can also mail us hereTwo-nil up in a must-win game, Nuno EspĂrito Santoâs side looked unrecognisable from the doomed bunch who dropped seven points off 17th placeâŚ
âHis car stunk of fish for weeksâ: Elliot Anderson on practical jokes and his World Cup dream
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/elliot-anderson-nottingham-forest-england
Published: April 11, 2026 07:00
Midfielder on the prank-fuelled promotion at Bristol Rovers that kickstarted his career, confidence in Nottingham Forestâs survival and modelling for EnglandâIt was a brand-new car as well,â says Elliot Anderson, grinning as he relives the Gazza-inspiredâŚ
European football: Real Madrid held at home by Girona to extend winless run
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/european-football-real-madrid-girona-marseille-monaco-paris-fc-roma
Published: April 10, 2026 22:35
Fans jeer as draw follows losses to Mallorca and BayernMarseille go third in Ligue 1 as Paris FC stun MonacoReal Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw against mid-table Girona in La Liga on Friday, extending the hostsâ winless run to three games in allâŚ
Arne Slot insists he is âalignedâ with Liverpool board and fans as squad is rebuilt
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/arne-slot-insists-he-is-aligned-with-liverpool-board-and-fans-as-squad-is-rebuilt
Published: April 10, 2026 21:30
Last yearâs title âpostponedâ overhaul says managerSlot insists he âcan feel that supportâ from fanbaseArne Slot has said last seasonâs title triumph âpostponedâ the end of an era at Liverpool but that the club were under no illusions a rebuild wasâŚ
Roberto De Zerbi targets âAnge-ballâ revival to save Spurs from relegation
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/roberto-de-zerbi-ange-postecoglou-tottenham-premier-league-relegation
Published: April 10, 2026 21:30
De Zerbi wants to replicate former managerâs styleâI want to see the Spurs I watched with PostecoglouâRoberto De Zerbi intends to bring back âAnge-ballâ as he attempts to prevent Tottenhamâs first relegation in 49 years.De Zerbi has only seven games inâŚ
West Ham double up twice to thrash Wolves and put Spurs in relegation zone
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/west-ham-wolves-premier-league-match-report
Published: April 10, 2026 21:07
As the shot from Taty Castellanos rolled past JosĂŠ SĂĄ and crawled towards the Wolves goal, West Hamâs bid for survival picked up pace. They looked doomed three months ago, but not any more. Nuno EspĂrito Santoâs side somehow found the motivation to goâŚ
West Ham v Wolves: Premier League â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/10/west-ham-united-v-wolves-premier-league-live
Published: April 10, 2026 18:59
â˝ď¸ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offâ˝ď¸ Live scores | Latest table | Join us on Bluesky | Mail JohnHereâs the talk from the managers ahead of the Premier League weekend.Just wondering how much Danny Dyer we will see this Friday night. SundayâŚ
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/premier-league-team-news-predicted-lineups-for-the-weekend-action
Published: April 10, 2026 17:57
Arsenal host Bournemouth at Saturday lunchtime and De Zerbi leads Tottenham out for the first time at SunderlandSaturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue Emirates Stadium Continue reading...
Premier League news: FernĂĄndezâs Chelsea future in further doubt; Arteta praises Eze
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/premier-league-news-enzo-fernandez-chelsea-future-arsenal-manchester-city
Published: April 10, 2026 16:11
Guardiola says City must win every game, Howe âalignedâ with chief executive and Pereira wants fixture help Continue reading...
Masters magic, the Grand National and Premier League drama â follow with us
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/10/masters-magic-the-grand-national-and-premier-league-drama-follow-with-us
Published: April 10, 2026 16:00
Hereâs how to follow along with our coverage â the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
Goodbye and thanks to Aaron Ramsey, a shoo-in for all-time Wales XI | Elis James
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/goodbye-to-the-rare-talent-aaron-ramsey-aka-the-biggest-what-if-in-history-of-wales-football
Published: April 10, 2026 14:20
The retired midfielderâs absence for the semi-final of Euro 2016 was the great âwhat-ifâ of Welsh football, but even so his brilliant career managed to transform a footballing public for everIf some footballers take time to reach their potential, othersâŚ
Potential US host cities for 2031 Womenâs World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/womens-world-cup-2031-host-cities-fifa-concerns
Published: April 10, 2026 13:43
Chicago and Pittsburgh decline to enter runningSome cities opt to focus on menâs Rugby World CupBid approval delayed by reported government holdupsA number of American cities named in the running to host games at the 2031 Womenâs World Cup are consideringâŚ
Lucky losers Luton target âgreatest season everâ, starting with Hatters derby at Wembley
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/luton-stockport-vertu-trophy-final-wembley-jack-wilshere
Published: April 10, 2026 11:00
Jack Wilshereâs promotion chasers take on Stockport in Sundayâs Vertu Trophy final with renewed momentumSpring has arrived, and along with sunshine, budburst, bluebells and nesting birds something else is stirring in a previously gloomy corner ofâŚ
Womenâs football in England at risk without WSL academy teams in third tier, FA claims
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/womens-football-england-risk-wsl-academy-teams-third-tier-fa
Published: April 10, 2026 10:49
Game could be held back without radical change, it saysIt wants more competitive games for young playersSue Day, the Football Associationâs director of womenâs football, has defended the governing bodyâs plans to radically change the structure of theâŚ
What De Zerbiâs comments about Mason Greenwood tell us about male violence | Chris Paouros
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-mason-greenwood-male-violence-against-women
Published: April 10, 2026 09:17
Spurs head coachâs apology for past comments about his former player were important but insufficient. If we want things to change in football, we need some accountability Roberto De Zerbi apologised in his first interview as Tottenhamâs head coach for pastâŚ
Up the Minstermen? York close on promotion in epic National League battle
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/york-national-league-promotion-rochdale-title
Published: April 10, 2026 09:00
After last seasonâs near-miss, the leaders are two points clear of Rochdale, who they play in what could yet be a final-day shootoutYork is a city famed for centurions of the Roman kind, but now its football club are centurions too. With 101 points on theâŚ
De Zerbi faces first Spurs test, Slot âfeels supportâ of Liverpool fans: football news â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/10/premier-league-weekend-football-countdown-live
Published: April 10, 2026 08:53
â˝ď¸ News and buildup before a big weekend of footballâ˝ď¸ Read the latest Football Daily | And you can mail BarryAston Villa: Despite the looming World Cup looming and this season still being very much up in the air for both sides, Bayern Munich have justâŚ
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/10/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend
Published: April 9, 2026 23:01
There are protests planned at Anfield as Roberto De Zerbi starts his Tottenham tenure and Everton eye EuropeNuno EspĂrito Santo has rolled back the years in an attempt to save West Ham. He has gone old-school, switching to a gung-ho 4-4-2 system to giveâŚ
Watkins doubles up to punish Bologna and put Aston Villa in driving seat
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/bologna-aston-villa-europa-league-quarter-final-first-leg-match-report
Published: April 9, 2026 21:10
Ollie Watkins enjoyed a feast in Italyâs culinary capital, scoring two second half goals against a pumped-up Bologna side to take a comfortable lead back to Birmingham and the prospect of a Europa League semi-final as a secondi piatti.Watkinsâ doubleâŚ
Comical own goal gives Nottingham Forest edge in hard-fought draw at Porto
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/porto-nottingham-forest-europa-league-quarter-final-first-leg-match-report
Published: April 9, 2026 21:06
On the night Chris Wood returned from six months on the sidelines, a comical own goal by the Porto defender Martim Fernandes earned Nottingham Forest a draw and feeling optimistic of advancing to the Europa League semi-finals.The New Zealand striker wasâŚ
Mateta puts Crystal Palace on path to semis in rousing win over Fiorentina
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/crystal-palace-fiorentina-conference-league-quarter-final-first-leg-match-report
Published: April 9, 2026 21:05
Spring is in the air and itâs all beaming smiles again at Crystal Palace. A sensational performance blew away Fiorentina as Jean-Philippe Mateta scored on his first start since the end of January, Tyrick Mitchell added a second before IsmaĂŻla Sarrâs lateâŚ
JuliĂĄn Alvarez is proving that heâs more than second fiddle | Jeff Rueter
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/julian-alvarez-is-proving-that-hes-more-than-second-fiddle
Published: April 9, 2026 18:47
The AtlĂŠtico Madrid and Argentina strikerâs sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of moreSign up for Jonathan Wilsonâs World Cup guide newsletterJuliĂĄn Alvarez has his detractors, but even they can noâŚ
Porto v Nottingham Forest: Europa League quarter-final, first leg â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/09/porto-v-nottingham-forest-europa-league-quarter-final-first-leg-live
Published: April 9, 2026 18:08
â˝ Europa League updates from Portugal; kick-off 8pm BSTâ˝ Bologna v Aston Villa â live | Join us on Bluesky | Mail WillI am sure Uefa are doing this for the good of the game and no other reason âŚChris Wood is back but where everyone fits into that XI is aâŚ
Liverpool announce Andy Robertson will leave club at end of the season
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/andy-robertson-to-leave-liverpool-at-end-of-season
Published: April 9, 2026 18:04
Left-back who joined in 2017 is out of contract in summerNapoli, Juventus, AtlĂŠtico and Spurs keen on the left-backAndy Robertson is to bring his illustrious Liverpool career to a close at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.The 32-year-old isâŚ
Bologna v Aston Villa: Europa League quarter-final, first leg â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/09/bologna-v-aston-villa-europa-league-quarter-final-first-leg-live
Published: April 9, 2026 17:49
â˝ Europa League news from the first leg; kick-off 8pm BSTâ˝ Porto v Nottm Forest â live | Join us on Bluesky | Mail TahaIf you donât want to hang out here, Will Unwinâs covering Porto against Nottingham Forest.Quite the line.The Renato DallâAra stadium is aâŚ
âHyperactiveâ Marcus Rashford showing his class, but could Barça be getting even more?
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/marcus-rashford-can-be-a-talisman-for-barcelona-as-they-face-deficit
Published: April 9, 2026 16:59
English forward has been the perfect loan signing. And yet, there is an âand yetâ, absurd though that can seemAt the end of Barcelonaâs 2-1 win at AtlĂŠtico Madrid on Saturday night, as the players stood celebrating before the small pocket of supportersâŚ
Football Daily | Liverpool get ripped apart again in an 'anti-football' beatdown
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/football-daily-email-liverpool-psg
Published: April 9, 2026 13:30
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While the good news for Liverpool is that they get to play Paris Saint-Germain again next week, the bad news is that they get to play Paris Saint-Germain again next week. Having spent much of his time inâŚ
Liverpool leave Paris empty-handed and AtlĂŠtico stun Barça | Football Weekly â video
https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/apr/09/liverpool-leave-paris-empty-handed-and-atletico-stun-barca-football-weekly-video
Published: April 9, 2026 13:24
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe after a disappointing Liverpool performance at PSG.On the podcast today: Liverpool are outplayed by PSG from the start, creating almost nothing all game and possiblyâŚ
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