Would Football Fans Welcome Drinking at Matches?

Would Football Fans Welcome Drinking at Matches?

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 FSA chairman Tom Greatrex described the restrictions as outdated during a radio interview.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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Women's Champions League: Key Takeaways as Europe's Elite Competition Returns

Women’s Champions League: Key Takeaways as Europe’s Elite Competition Returns

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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Tony Pulis column: Why the international break couldn't have come at a worse time for De Zerbi and Spurs

Tony Pulis column: Why the international break couldn’t have come at a worse time for De Zerbi and Spurs

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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Burnham calls alcohol ban for football fans in stands 'discriminatory'

Burnham calls alcohol ban for football fans in stands ‘discriminatory’

Andy Burnham has described the rule preventing supporters from drinking alcohol in the stands at men’s football games as a form of “discrimination”. The prime minister told journalists that football supporters should not be treated differently from fans of other sports and suggested that a trial could be considered. Current laws prohibit spectators from consuming […]

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