BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions. 31 March Gateshead have signed centre-back Joe Cook after he left Dorking, for whom he made 14 National League appearances this season. The 24-year-old has signed a contract until the end of the season. 30 March...
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Where to watch England vs Brazil live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for friendly match | Sporting News United Kingdom
England face off with Brazil in friendly action at Wembley Stadium on March 23. Gareth Southgate has secured two high profile friendly matches this month, ahead of hosting Belgium on March 26, on the road to Euro 2024 this summer. The Three Lions are amongst the favourites to win the tournament in Germany, after losing...
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England vs Brazil: What time is today’s match and what TV channel is it on?
Even the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has had his say, suggesting Nike “should not mess” with the St George’s Cross. And Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has also called on Nike to reconsider. “I’m a big football fan, I go to England games, men and women’s games, and the flag is used by everybody. It...
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Britons furious as over 25,000 people sign petition to ‘Save St George’s cross in English football’
The furious “woke” row over Nike’s new England football shirt has taken another turn, after a petition to remove the controversial St George’s Cross design from the kit hit 25,000 signatures and counting. The kit was unveiled on March 18, and features a “playful update to the flag of St George” – where the cross...
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Why Nike’s New England Soccer Kit Has Caused Controversy
Nike unveiled the England soccer team’s new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament—and ignited controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is among the prominent voices to speak out about the redesign. In the new football kit, as the soccer uniform is known in the...
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Premier League charges Leicester with spending breach
Leicester City were relegated in 2022-23, having won the Premier League title just seven years earlier Leicester City have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight. Leicester have been referred to an independent commission for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and...
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Outraged fans demand Nike recalls England’s official kit for Euro 2024 after it changed St George’s Cross from red to light blue and purple – as manufacturer claims ‘playful update’ will ‘unite and inspire’
Nike has caused fury among England football fans for going ‘woke‘ after giving the country’s kit a controversial overhaul by altering the St George’s flag. The American sportswear company switched the traditional red cross for one featuring navy, light blue and purple on the shirt which costs up to £125. Supporters and commentators have blasted...
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What English football’s independent regulator means for your club
On Tuesday, a long-awaited independent regulator for English football came closer with the bill being introduced in Parliament. Many consider the introduction of a regulator to be a significant step in the development of the English game, but what will it actually mean for your club? i‘s writers break down what to expect at all...
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Foreign states won’t be blocked from owning football clubs, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says
The government insists it will not block nations from owning football clubs – despite deciding to ban foreign states from controlling newspapers. Both issues landed at the desk of Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer as plans for a regulator for English football were advanced just as the Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Daily Telegraph was effectively...
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West Ham owner Sullivan opposes football regulator
Football supporters across the country protested after the announcement of the European Super League in 2021 West Ham United owner David Sullivan says the Premier League “may cease” to be the world’s top division if an independent regulator is introduced. Such a regulator would be brought in if the Football Governance Bill – which had...
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English football’s regulator: what will it do and why is independence needed? | Paul MacInnes
What is the regulator there to do? In short: keep football clubs solvent. The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have the ability to check that clubs have enough money to operate sustainably and take action if this is found not to be the case. It will try to work with clubs to fix problems, and...