Northern Ireland’s tricky history with Italy ahead of World Cup play-off
Northern Ireland faces a challenging 2026 World Cup play-off against Italy, having secured only one win in their 11 previous […]
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Tanya Oxtoby in talks for Newcastle United head coach role
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby is in advanced discussions to take over as head coach at WSL 2 side Newcastle
Ian Wright: England not ready for Bellingham’s superstar status
Former England striker Ian Wright believes the country is unprepared for a black superstar like Jude Bellingham, suggesting media criticism
Squires on Popovic’s tough Socceroos US tour
Cartoonist David Squires offers his humorous take on the Australian Socceroos’ challenging US tour and friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia
In-form Sydney FC host struggling Melbourne Victory
Riding a three-game winning streak, Sydney FC are strong favourites to overcome a struggling Melbourne Victory side that has won
BBC signs grassroots football ‘saviour’ Steve Bracknall
Sunday league manager Steve Bracknall, the ‘saviour of grassroots football’, lands his own comedy podcast, ‘Game’s Gone’, on BBC Sounds,
Sergio Busquets’ quiet genius still dominates MLS.
As Sergio Busquets’ career ends at Inter Miami, a deep dive into data reveals how his footballing mind continues to
Barnett’s legal battle with Regis and Stoute ends
A bitter three-year legal dispute between agent Jonathan Barnett and Olympians John Regis and Jennifer Stoute concluded after controversial text
Dewi Lake wants football success to inspire Wales
Wales rugby captain Dewi Lake urges his team to draw inspiration from the national football side’s recent triumph as they
Akinfenwa and Deeney unveil new EFL sticker album
Panini and the EFL have released the first-ever sticker album for all 72 clubs, a collection celebrated by icons like