Thomas Tuchel initially intended to maintain stability. The England head coach hoped to build on the encouraging aspects of the World Cup campaign and retain most of the players involved in the run to the semi-finals in North America. His selection for the four Nations League fixtures and the start of a new international chapter […]
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has received a six-week suspended touchline ban from the Football Association over his involvement in the spying controversy that resulted in the club being docked four points and removed from last season’s Championship playoffs. The decision allows Eckert to remain in the dugout, including for Sunday’s home derby against Portsmouth. After […]
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SIMPLY APPRECIATE THEM Few things highlight the dramatic contrasts of sport better than the departures of two players who have defined modern football. While one continues to approach his international exit amid resentment, theatrics and public frustration, the other offered—at least for the most part—a far more graceful farewell. Aside from the slightly awkward moment […]
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German side Bochum have prohibited fans from jumping together in one section of their stadium after movement in the stand caused some spectators to feel unwell. Engineers assessed the structure during preparations for improvements to the Ruhrstadion and confirmed that it could safely support the required weight. However, their findings showed that coordinated jumping during […]
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Mikel Arteta has declared that “this is just the start” of what he hopes to accomplish with Arsenal after agreeing to a new long-term contract that could extend his time in charge beyond 10 years. The Spanish coach is thought to have accepted a four-year agreement worth more than £20m per season, which would make […]
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It was while standing on the Portman Road turf in the brilliant light of early May, surrounded by the happiness and relief of a third promotion in five seasons, that Kieran McKenna knew the time had come. He had briefly considered leaving Ipswich earlier in the campaign, but the relentless demands of the Championship pushed […]
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The Women’s Super League is expected to experience significant disruption next season because of the Club World Cup, with Arsenal and Chelsea potentially missing domestic matches for almost a month. The first Women’s Club World Cup is expected to take place in the United States. The proposed schedule, running from 5 to 30 January, would […]
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“Oli McBurnie has returned to the Scotland squad,” John Cant pointed out last week. “After 20 appearances without a goal, he recently said in an interview: ‘I would gladly take a tap-in on Saturday, or even one that goes in off my backside.’ Players often mention scoring with that part of the body when discussing […]
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Lionel Messi ended his remarkable 21-year international career on Tuesday, saying an emotional goodbye to Argentina supporters during his final appearance in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old, considered by many to be football’s greatest-ever player, marked the occasion by scoring his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 fans as Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 win […]
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Before 1878, referees often waved a white handkerchief to attract the attention of players. The method was far from effective, particularly because offenders had to notice the raised cloth after a heavy challenge. That changed when Joseph Hudson, a Birmingham toolmaker and founder of Acme Whistles, brought one of his distinctive products to an FA […]
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