A former Exeter City captain, Taylor helped them win back-to-back promotions on the field from what is now the National League to League One between 2008 and 2009 – scoring 20 goals in 162 appearances between 2007 and 2011. He left to join Charlton Athletic in 2011 before going on to play for clubs including […]
“Following discussions with the medical staff, we agreed that an injection was the only option, which was initially scheduled for Thursday. “After Sunday’s game, and with emotions running high, I made the decision to bring the injection forward to Tuesday. That decision would have ruled me out of both Wednesday and Saturday’s matches. “After speaking […]
Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup. The Italian was appointed to the post in May 2025 after his departure from Real Madrid and he has since secured Brazil’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States next month. […]
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has been named on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women’s Super League Football Awards. Shaw, 29, is set to win a third consecutive WSL Golden Boot after scoring 19 times in 21 appearances, with her goals helping City lift their first league title since […]
There was widespread interest in this game with the first-team contingent of both teams in attendance at Joie Stadium. United’s manager in waiting Michael Carrick took his seat in the stands alongside his coaches, as well as captain Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu. But it was the City youngsters and the […]
Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand. Paris St-Germain are among the clubs interested in 21-year-old West Ham and Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic – subscription required) , external Arsenal are also […]
Available for over a year Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki are with Steve Crossman to discuss; Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez’s ‘disaster-class’, whether Jose Mourinhio is the answer to the issues at the Bernabeu, and why Champions League football could be a problem for Como. Plus, Paris FC sporting director Marco Neppe joins […]
Chris had an extremely good week in the BBC Premier League predictions race – wrapping up not one but TWO weekly wins. Last weekend, he got six correct results from the 10 games in week 36, including one exact score, for a total of 90 points. The BBC readers managed five correct results, with no […]
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes) Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich) Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), […]
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season. The 30-year-old has spent 11 years with the club, making 305 appearances and scoring 37 goals. She has been one of the club’s greatest players in the Women’s Super League era having won the title in […]