The Football Supporters’ Association has long supported reforming the current legislation. It shares the prime minister’s view that the existing rules treat football supporters unfairly. FSA chairman Tom Greatrex described the restrictions as outdated during a radio interview. He noted that spectators attending football matches in Germany and many other countries are permitted to drink […]
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A superb strike from Wieke Kaptein secured an opening-night win for Chelsea after an encouraging attacking display. New arrival Melvine Malard impressed during her scheduled 45-minute outing, while Alyssa Thompson produced a dynamic performance that highlighted what she could bring in her second campaign at Stamford Bridge. With Ellie Carpenter operating behind Thompson, Chelsea’s right […]
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Reports in January indicated that Fox still had one year left on her contract, although Arsenal remained confident that she would extend her stay. She has developed into one of the world’s leading full-backs and has represented Arsenal nearly 100 times across all competitions. Despite contributing to Renee Slegers’ team’s European triumph in 2025, Fox […]
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UK prime minister Andy Burnham has criticised what he described as the unfair treatment of football supporters who are prohibited from drinking alcohol while watching matches from the stands, suggesting that the legislation could be revised. Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced the restriction quickly in 1985 as part of an effort to tackle football-related violence, which […]
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Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis have departed Scotland’s senior squad to represent the Under-21 side against Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Hearts forward Wilson and Rangers winger Curtis had been attending a training camp in Spain with the 27-player squad chosen by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. They will now sit out the Nations League fixtures […]
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Fifa council members are expected to insist that Gianni Infantino broaden his proposed independent governance review to cover the cancelled World Cup commercial deal and the controversy involving Folarin Balogun. In a letter distributed to all 211 Fifa member associations on Monday, Infantino said he would ask the council to approve an assessment of “Fifa’s […]
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Hibs move closer to appointing a new head coach, while a Rangers player reveals he had expected to depart during the summer… Hibernian are approaching a decision on their next manager after completing the final stage of face-to-face interviews. Dutch coach Marink Reedijk, 34, is believed to be among the frontrunners. (Edinburgh Evening News, external) […]
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Shea Charles may carry the expectations that come with being Northern Ireland’s record transfer, but his calm manner shows no sign of pressure. Ahead of four upcoming Nations League fixtures, the Fulham midfielder appears relaxed yet focused as he prepares to help a youthful Northern Ireland squad maintain its recent development. Charles completed a record […]
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De Zerbi is an intense, direct and highly driven coach who expects complete dedication from his players and firm support from the club’s leadership. He has certainly received that support at Spurs, making their sluggish opening all the more surprising. However, before the campaign began, I believed his toughest task would be turning a collection […]
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Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s belief that managing matches through sustained possession is not a natural feature of English football. Gordon admitted he was surprised to be taken off while England led Argentina 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final, but he did not hold Tuchel responsible for the loss, instead pointing to broader cultural […]
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