Roughly once each month, Ben Clarke, one of footgolf’s most accomplished players, methodically reinflates his prized collection of Adidas Jabulani balls. Like many competitors at the highest level, Clarke owns numerous footballs that must be regularly topped up with air to keep them in good condition. That includes untouched examples still stored in their original […]
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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 FSA chairman Tom Greatrex described the restrictions as outdated during a radio interview.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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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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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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Andy Burnham has indicated that he could remove restrictions on consuming alcohol in football stands, arguing that it is unjust to treat football supporters differently when spectators at other sports are allowed to drink. The prime minister, a devoted Everton supporter who continues to attend games, said there were grounds for testing a relaxation of […]
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Mark Chapman sits down with Guillem Balague and Rafa Benitez to explore how Spain developed a system capable of delivering sustained footballing success. The guests discuss the foundations of Spain’s long-term strategy, its close connection with Barcelona’s academy and the contribution of the Basque region. Jordi Gratacos, who served as International Director of Academies from […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement following the World Cup, but chose to continue his remarkable career because he feels he can still contribute to Portugal’s success while pursuing the landmark of 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old announced during the summer that the 2026 World Cup would be his final appearance at the tournament, though questions remained […]
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Following Stenhousemuir’s outstanding opening to the Championship campaign, is any team capable of closing the gap? Martin Dowden joins Ryan Flynn and Conor Sammon to assess Marvin Bartley’s table-toppers, their defensive strength and their realistic chances of securing promotion. The panel considers how Raith Rovers are gaining momentum and whether Dunfermline can combine their solid […]
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“I needed to remain patient and composed because everything around me felt like it was burning,” Édouard Mendy recalls. Inside the intense atmosphere of Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Senegal’s goalkeeper was preparing to face a stoppage-time penalty against tournament hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mendy had received a yellow […]
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Appropriately known as The Club because of their historic standing in football, they played a major role in shaping the modern game through the creation of the “Sheffield Rules”. They are also one of only two teams to receive Fifa’s prestigious Order of Merit, sharing that distinction with 15-time European champions Real Madrid. Qatari interest […]
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