Women’s Champions League: Is new format easier for English teams?

Not exactly. Reigning champions Arsenal had to kick off their campaign against record eight-time winners Lyon, who they beat in the semi-finals last season. This time they lost and they were also beaten by Bayern Munich in the league phase, meaning they had work to do to qualify. It was a nervy few months but […]

Scottish gossip: Hearts plan Dubai training camp before Scottish Premiership run-in

League leaders Hearts are planning warm weather training in Dubai before the Scottish Premiership run-in. (Sun), external Rangers physio Steve Walker is expected to join Hearts next season. (Record), external Manager Martin O’Neill criticised the protest that disrupted Celtic’s 4-1 home defeat by Stuttgart. (Scotsman – subscription required), external Former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards […]

Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney wants Manchester City boss to stay at Etihad

Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney hopes Pep Guardiola will stay at Manchester City beyond this season because he has set “a benchmark” for all other managers. The 55-year-old has been in charge of City since 2016 and led them to six Premier League titles, while they are in with a chance of a seventh […]

More than the Score – What draws Sweden’s footballers to England’s WSL?

Available for over a year England’s Women’s Super League, or WSL, is one of the richest leagues in women’s football, with players from many countries – but it’s proven particularly attractive for Swedish footballers. Twenty-three Swedes play across the league, including such names as Manchester United’s Fridolina Rolfo and Hanna Lundkvist, as well as Arsenal’s […]

Drogheda United: Joanna Bryne asked to resign from club’s board over Israel comments

In November 2025, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) voted to submit a motion to European football’s governing body Uefa to ban Israel from its club and international competitions. The motion, which was overwhelmingly passed, urged Uefa to exclude Israel for “violating two independent provisions of the Uefa statutes”. The “violations” cited were the “organisation […]

Arsenal: Are Gunners in danger of repeating history?

Back in 2008, Arsene Wenger’s side were top with 63 points, well ahead of Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in second. Similar to this season, their 27th game involved a trip to the West Midlands to face a side battling relegation – in that case, Alex McLeish’s Birmingham City. After an awful injury to Arsenal striker […]

Kasper Schmeichel: Keeper in spotlight after night of gloom for Celtic

With fans protesting against the club’s board at the start of the game and later ironically cheering Schmeichel making a save, the atmosphere at Parkhead was far from harmonious. “It’s bitterly disappointing,” former Celtic captain and manager Neil Lennon said of the jeers directed at Schmeichel. “He had a bad night but it still doesn’t […]

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