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Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs

theguardian.com · 23 hours ago

Measures planned to run throughout 2026-27 seasonIfab yet to give permission for proposed rule changeEnglish football will introduce a trial this season in an effort to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out.The trial – backed collectively by Pro Ref (formerly Professional Game Match Officials), the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and National League – aims to prevent goalkeeper injuries used to disrupt momentum and allow opportunities for tactical instruction. Continue reading...

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‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups

theguardian.com · yesterday

Referees’ body stands by diversity initiativesWebb believes diverse talent pool will ‘raise standards’Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has vowed to continue increasing the talent pool from under-represented communities in English football’s officiating pathway, rejecting the wider backlash against diversity initiatives.Addressing that historic under-representation has prompted a new direction. In June, the newly named Professional Referees’ Body (Pro Ref), formerly called Professional Game Match Officials, announced that Select Group 1, 2 and its supplementary list had been merged into a new, single Professional Referee Group in the men’s professional game and will largely service the Premier League and the Championship from the start of the 2026-27 season. Pro Ref said it would create flexibility in appointments and help to recognise a wider variety of talented match officials as part of the organisation’s new direction. Continue reading...

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Real Madrid ready to seal deal for Yan Diomande after PSG pull out of move

theguardian.com · 2 days ago

PSG formally withdraw from race to sign wingerTeenager expected to complete Bernabéu switchReal Madrid look to have won the race for RB Leipzig’s coveted winger, Yan Diomande, after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from the bidding war.The Ivory Coast international has been the subject of an intense transfer saga this summer, following a breakout season in the Bundesliga and an impressive World Cup campaign. Continue reading...

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Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

theguardian.com · 2 days ago

Le Bris: ‘Granit wants to stay in Sunderland’Xabi Alonso managed midfielder at LeverkusenRégis Le Bris has declared Chelsea’s pursuit of Granit Xhaka “closed” and insisted there is no prospect of Sunderland selling their influential captain this summer.Xhaka played a major role in Sunderland qualifying for the Europa League on their return to the Premier League last season, prompting Chelsea to make an £8m bid for the 33-year-old this month. Xabi Alonso, the new Chelsea manager, is keen to be reunited with his former midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen. Continue reading...

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Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries

theguardian.com · 3 days ago

Liverpool defeat Sunderland 4-2 in friendly in NashvilleGomez’s early injury leaves two teenagers in central defenceThe Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool opened with victory over Sunderland in Nashville – and a deepening of concerns over the defensive options at his disposal. The sight of Joe Gomez hobbling off after 10 minutes of the new head coach’s first game and two teenagers forming a raw partnership in the centre of defence in his absence intensified the spotlight on a department in need of work.Liverpool had few issues at the other end of the pitch against Régis Le Bris’s side, who were resplendent in pink in Tennessee, where second-half finishes from Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas delivered an ultimately comfortable win. Continue reading...

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Police call on English football clubs to ease security burden on taxpayers

theguardian.com · 5 days ago

Home Office reveals police incidents for 2025-26 seasonFour arrests for every 100,000 people attending gamesThe number of football matches in England and Wales featuring incidents reported to police reached record levels last season, even as the number of arrests continued to return to pre-Covid figures.According to an annual report by the Home Office, released on Thursday, there was a 4% increase in the number of matches with reports of “football-related anti-social behaviour, violence and disorder” during the 2025-26 season. Reports were made at 1,644 games, up from 1,580 the previous campaign. Continue reading...

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Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury

theguardian.com · 5 days ago

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain may require surgeryLeeds in advanced talks with City to sign James TraffordRodri could face an extended period of time out with a back injury, which may require surgery.The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder returned to his finest form at the World Cup following two injury-plagued seasons. Having captained Spain to Sunday’s 1-0 final win over Argentina in New Jersey, Rodri was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Yet he may now require an operation on a back issue that is set to rule him out for the start of the season. Continue reading...

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Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended period’ with back injury

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

Centre-back forced off in World Cup semi-finalArsenal say problem does not require surgeryArsenal, the Premier League champions, have been dealt a big injury blow after the centre-back William Saliba was ruled out for “an extended period” with a back injury.Saliba played with a back problem during France’s run to the World Cup semi-final and, although he will not require an operation, the 25-year-old is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. He was forced off with the injury after just 30 minutes of France’s last-four defeat by Spain. Continue reading...

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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessorsMorocco’s World Cup adventure came to a halt with their quarter-final defeat by France. But taking a break, even for a brief post-season summer, is no option for officials of the FRMF, the country’s football federation.The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), in its newly expanded 16-team format, begins in Rabat on Sunday, a week after the World Cup final in New Jersey, and Morocco then hosts the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in the autumn. Continue reading...

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Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

Midfielder signs a one-year deal with extension optionLeague investigation centers on the transferInter Miami have signed Casemiro as a free agent, but Major League Soccer is investigating the South Florida side for potential tampering in the process of acquiring the Brazilian midfielder.Casemiro has signed what amounts to a one-year contract with Miami, beginning now and ending at the conclusion of the 2027 “sprint season” that precedes the league’s switch to a fall-to-spring calendar in 2027-28. There is an option for an extension that would see the Brazilian stay in Miami through the 2028-29 MLS season. Continue reading...

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New Rangers manager Derek McInnes gets four-match ban for Celtic penalty remarks

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

Former Hearts coach railed at ‘disgusting’ VAR decisionSFA punishment means ban for start of new seasonDerek McInnes, the new Rangers manager, is poised to begin the season in the stands after being handed a four-match ban for his comments on Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell last season.The then-Hearts manager described the VAR decision to give Celtic a stoppage-time spot-kick – which proved crucial in the Scottish Premiership title race – as “disgusting”. On Wednesday the Scottish Football Association announced McInnes would receive a four-match ban, with one game suspended until the end of the season. Continue reading...

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‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

26-year-old looking forward to working with Maresca‘To stay this long at the club is a dream’Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, saying he is looking forward to “trying to win more” at his boyhood club. The deal, which has an additional 12-month option, ties the 26-year-old to the club until 2030.Foden is relishing working again with Enzo Maresca. The new City manager was Pep Guardiola’s assistant during the 2022-23 treble-winning season. Continue reading...

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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged with misconduct by FA over spygate scandal

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

33-year-old German could be hit with one-year banSouth-coast club denied chance to win promotionSouthampton’s manager, Tonda Eckert, is facing a lengthy suspension from all football activity after being charged with three counts of misconduct by the Football Association.They relate to the Spygate scandal and involve breaching FA rules during covert missions to illicitly observe Championship training sessions involving Middlesbrough, Ipswich and Oxford last season. Continue reading...

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Financial ‘exceptions’ made for Pep Guardiola to become next Italy head coach

theguardian.com · 6 days ago

Italian football federation confirm interest in GuardiolaMancini and Pirlo also linked with national team vacancyFinancial “exceptions” are in place to allow Pep Guardiola to become Italy’s next head coach, the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Giovanni Malagò, has said.Guardiola left Manchester City at the end of last season after winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League during a hugely successful 10-year reign. Continue reading...

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Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn

theguardian.com · 7 days ago

Bhatia backed by father-in-law Lakshmi MittalMinority stake deal values the club at £4.5bnLiverpool’s owner is in talks over selling a minority stake to a consortium led by the former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit Bhatia and backed by his father-in-law Lakshmi Mittal, the billionaire Indian steel magnate. The Guardian understands a sale of 30% of the club is being discussed, with an offer of around £1.35bn on the table.Fenway Sports Group confirmed in a statement to the Financial Times that it had begun negotiations with a group led by Bhatia over a potential minority share sale that would value Liverpool at about £4.5bn. Continue reading...

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‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final

theguardian.com · last week

Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight- or nine-year oldsAfter scoring the goal that secured Argentina’s place in the World Cup final, Lautaro Martínez burst into convulsive sobs during the touchline interview. He spoke of the first pair of trainers his father bought him and of how his mother kept making his bed when he moved to a club pension house in another city as a teenager. Every single day. Martínez said that mattered to him more than any goal, any cup.Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, said he was a bit worried after England’s goal but never stopped believing in his players. “They grew up in environments where they were afraid of nothing, in which they’ve always been the best at what they do,” he said. “As small children they competed and everyone expected so much of them; responsibility doesn’t weigh them down.” Continue reading...

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‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

theguardian.com · last week

France beaten 6-4 on ‘very emotional’ day for squad‘This will help – but you never fully celebrate bronze’Thomas Tuchel has said England’s players can be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed third place at the World Cup for the first time.England raced into a 4-0 lead at half-time thanks to goals from Declan Rice – the stand-in captain – Ezri Konsa and two from Bukayo Saka. But they were pegged back to within one goal after Didier Deschamps, taking charge of his final France game after 14 years, rang the changes at the break. Kylian Mbappé took his tally at this tournament to 10 goals and 22 at World Cups in total as he pushed to win a second successive Golden Boot and surpassed Lionel Messi’s all-time record. The Argentina forward will have a chance to overhaul him in Sunday’s final against Spain. Continue reading...

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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

theguardian.com · 2 weeks ago

Spain’s streak started after a defeat in 2024 but Argentina are no slouches – they are on an unbeaten run of 14 matchesSpain look unstoppable. Their 2-0 victory against France meant they have not lost a game in normal or extra time for 37 matches, which Opta revealed has equalled the best such stretch by a European team. However, Spain did lose the final of the 2025 Nations League to Portugal on penalties.Their “unbeaten run” matches the efforts of Italy between October 2018 and September 2021, a streak which included Roberto Mancini’s side winning Euro 2020. Unlike Spain, Italy were truly unbeaten. Continue reading...

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Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure

theguardian.com · 2 weeks ago

Manager under fire for manner of 2-1 defeat by Argentina‘There is enough to improve and I am happy to do that’Thomas Tuchel says he is “100%” committed to leading England at Euro 2028 and finding the “extra level” for glory that eluded his team at the World Cup.The manager is under fire for the manner of Wednesday’s 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. His switch to a back five for the final quarter at 1-0 up did not work, Argentina scoring two late goals to advance into Sunday’s final against Spain. Continue reading...

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Football Daily | It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it

theguardian.com · 2 weeks ago

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!They say never go that far back. In the last half an hour of their end-of-days Geopolitics World Cup semi-final with Argentina, England committed to the bit in the Deep South. No wonder there were gaps. Thomas Tuchel stood and watched national trauma unfold in front of his eyes as towering aerial threats such as Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez beat his four centre-backs to cross after cross. Forget the ghosts of ‘66, the spectre of Southgate loomed over his successor as realism reared its ugly head at the business end of an England men’s major-tournament run once again. Continue reading...

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Player headlines

Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs

‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups

Real Madrid ready to seal deal for Yan Diomande after PSG pull out of move

Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries

Police call on English football clubs to ease security burden on taxpayers

Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury

Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended period’ with back injury

A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering

New Rangers manager Derek McInnes gets four-match ban for Celtic penalty remarks

‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged with misconduct by FA over spygate scandal

Financial ‘exceptions’ made for Pep Guardiola to become next Italy head coach

Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn

‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure

Football Daily | It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it

Player headlines

Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs

‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups

Real Madrid ready to seal deal for Yan Diomande after PSG pull out of move

Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries

Police call on English football clubs to ease security burden on taxpayers

Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury

Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended period’ with back injury

A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering

New Rangers manager Derek McInnes gets four-match ban for Celtic penalty remarks

‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged with misconduct by FA over spygate scandal

Financial ‘exceptions’ made for Pep Guardiola to become next Italy head coach

Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn

‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure

Football Daily | It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it