The Latest Breaking News from Football

Footballer mauled to death by pet Pitbull dogs at home

Philemon Mulala who played for the Zambian national team and the Mufulira Wanderersas was pronounced dead on January 7.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

Football's way-too-rapid recovery

A man nearly died playing football and we had a moment of introspection about the sport. Then we flipped the script

Salon · Jan 11, 2023

Editorial: Damar Hamlin is on the mend, but for NFL players, injury is a constant danger

The NFL — and its TV partners that include Fox, CBS and ESPN — spent the final Sunday of the regular season celebrating Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s recovery from a near-death experience following a ferocious hit during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals the previous week.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 11, 2023

We ‘signed’ Cho Gue-sung for Celtic in January transfer and he became Rangers Old Firm derby hero

Celtic, Rangers and a host of other clubs are all showing interest in South Korean striker Cho Gue-Sung after his successful 2022 World Cup as the race for his signature hots up.

Glasgow Live · Jan 11, 2023

Iraq’s ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ tournament name sparks anger in Iran

Tehran complains to FIFA over Iraq’s use of the name for a waterway that separates Iran and several Arab states.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Man diagnosed with brain tumour after being ‘completely frozen’

Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was diagnosed with an incurable grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Safety body set to review Sheffield Wednesday vs Newcastle overcrowding reports during FA Cup tie

The Football Association also look into the reports

Chronicle Live · Jan 11, 2023

Ryan Porteous Hibs latest as Ben Kensell provides update and talks Director of Football route

The Easter Road favourite is out of contract at the end of the season and has already made it clear he won't be penning an extended deal at the club. Interest is high in his services.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 11, 2023

Gareth Bale deserves statue after ‘phenomenal’ career - Rob Page

The 33-year-old made a record 111 appearances for the Wales men’s team and scored 41 goals.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2023

Air Force Falcons football player dies suddenly aged 21 on way to class in Colorado

First responders were ‘immediately’ called to give cadet Hunter Brown medical aid

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023