Category: Football

The previous government announced plans to appoint a regulator last year following a fan-led review, which said such a body was necessary for the long-term financial stability of the men’s professional game after issues including mismanagement and plans for a breakaway European Super League. The regulator will oversee a licensing system to ensure clubs are...

A statement released by the GAA on Saturday said confirmation that Belfast would not be a host for Euro 2028 was “a missed opportunity and one that our entire society will look back on with considerable regret”. “Ulster GAA has taken every possible step to keep the project on track for the UEFA Euro 2028...

Chris Waddle has been quizzed on atmospheres. Which are the best in English football? Chris Waddle asked to pick out those stadiums, those fanbases, producing the best atmospheres. The challenge was set by BBC Sport. So which stadiums/fanbases did the 63 year old former England international go for? Chris Waddle asked to name the top...

‘Manchester United need a much bigger improvement’published at 15:42 British Summer Time 16 August 15:42 BST 16 August Alan ShearerFormer England striker Despite activity in the transfer window, Alan Shearer is not convinced by Manchester United ahead of the Premier League starting. Manchester United need a much bigger improvement if they are going to get...

After a landmark season in which two clubs were dragged into a relegation battle due to financial rules, Premier League clubs have reined in spending in the latest transfer window. A new study shows that the net spend was still in the red, the English top-flight reduced its collective summer spending by more than €500...

Premier League predictions – Southampton fan’s voicepublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 14 August 15:14 BST 14 August Fan writer Ray Hunt Where will you finish in the league and why? 16th – play-off winners are easy to pigeonhole as favourites for relegation but coming off that high from Wembley, you sense that Russell Martin...

Reds need injury ‘miracles’published at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 13:25 GMT 28 February Liverpool v Southampton (20:00 GMT) Liverpool Liverpool “need miracles” to ease their injury woes as they prepare to host Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round, says manager Jurgen Klopp. Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who has an ankle injury, is...

Speak to sporting directors in Germany and they are still bemused by the use of the term ‘manager’ to describe the person coaching the team. “This is a little bit of a conflict in the United Kingdom,” Markus Krosche tells Sky Sports. “They are different jobs.” Krosche is the sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt and...

Two historic rivals face off in their second UEFA Nations League clash on Tuesday, as the Netherlands host Germany at the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena. Both teams come into this showdown brimming with confidence after netting five goals each in their opening games. Now, they will go head-to-head for control of the top spot in...

Republic of Ireland begin their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League campaign on Saturday, September 7 with a home game against England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The Irish team last played an international match in June, when they lost 3-0 to Portugal. England, meanwhile, will be playing for the first time since their loss...