A series of measures to tackle ‘tempo disruption’ and ‘time lost’ have also been approved. Following the success of the eight-second time limit imposed on goalkeepers releasing the ball when it is in their hands, a countdown will now be applied to players taking goal-kicks and throw-ins. If a player takes too long, possession will […]

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Benfica say they have suspended five supporters for behaviour “of a racist nature” during the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off against Real Madrid this month. Play in Lisbon was suspended for 10 minutes after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr told the referee that he had been racially abused by Benfica’s Argentine winger Gianluca […]

“The primary mitigating action within the control of the Group is cash receipts from further player trading,” the report adds. “Should this not be preferred or sufficient, additional funding from the shareholders would be required. “In the event the severe but plausible scenario occurs, the Group is also forecasting a liquidity shortfall in summer 2026 […]

Rangers have set their sights on Huddersfield Town midfielder Cameron Ashia, with the 20-year-old out of contract in the summer. (Football Insider), external Celtic will be priced out of a summer move for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh following his impressive Champions League exploits. (Football Insider), external On the subject of Willie Haughey’s proposed Celtic Season […]

Kelly Somers: Leah, nice to see you – thank you for your time. Let’s start with football. I want to know the first time you played football, your first memories and also – because of something you’ve just said to me off camera – how good were you? Leah Williamson: The first time I ever […]

Mohamed Salah was one of the first players out of the Liverpool dressing room after Sunday’s win at Nottingham Forest. Asked if he was keen to speak, the Egypt striker kindly declined and smiled as he made his way through the mixed zone and on to the team bus. No need to stop when you’re […]

Having reached Euro 2025, the first major women’s tournament in the nation’s history, Wales’ next target is to reach a first World Cup. However, the path to qualification is not simple, with no automatic route available to Wales because they are not in League A. Assuming they do not finish bottom of a group which […]

Rangers have confirmed Paraag Marathe is standing down as vice-chairman of the Scottish Premiership club. The American, who came in as part of the San Francisco 49ers Enterprise consortium last summer, is also the chairman of Premier League club Leeds United. He, along with Gene Schneur, who is also a Leeds director, are standing down […]

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami’s friendly win against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico. Messi, who was brought on as a half-time substitute, was wrestled to the turf by a spectator with two minutes remaining of normal time. Several fans had already invaded the […]