Mac Engel: Mike Leach showed Texas Tech, and all of football, what is possible with a few passes In college football, where cliche coach speak floods ear drums, Mike Leach made us listen. Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
John Clay: Two architects of Kentucky football’s ‘Air Raid’ era have now died, both too soon They were both part of Hal Mumme’s first staff as football coach at the University of Kentucky. Guy Morriss was the former NFL offensive lineman from Texas. Mike Leach was the quirky law school graduate from California. Both are now gone, both way too soon. Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
‘Nya’: How Morocco has been galvanised by World Cup success Morocco’s victories against major football powers unite people who for the last years have been facing economic crisis. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe Morocco’s fairytale run resulted in unanimous support from the Global South that enraptured millions of people. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
Luka Modric unsure over Croatia future as ‘disaster’ referee contributes to World Cup 2022 exit Luka Modric remains undecided over retiring from international football after Croatia last night crashed out of the World Cup. Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022
Irish football club leads tributes following sudden death of Phillip Lynch Phillip Lynch was the brother of current St Oliver Plunkett player and coach Jody, who lifted an Irish League title with Cliftonville in 2013 Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
Piers Morgan and Jeff Stelling involved in Twitter spat - "Admit you are wrong" The two presenters clashed on Twitter over Piers Morgan's belief that Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest football player of all time over World Cup finalist Lionel Messi Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
European Super League clubs and UEFA to learn ruling that may define football's future European Court of Justice will deliver its recommendations in the challenge made by the three remaining Super League clubs against UEFA on Thursday morning - and a judgment in favour of the governing body could be a knockout blow Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
'If Morocco beat France I'll lose it - I've been wearing my football shirt every day" Overjoyed superfan Youssef Alami says he’s been wearing his Moroccan football jersey to work every day for the last fortnight and can't believe his team made it this far Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
‘Expectation had to be raised’: the making of World Cup heroes Morocco Welsh coach Osian Roberts and investment in talent centres and scouting have helped the country to make history in Qatar The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
A-Leagues grand final fallout continues with war of words erupting at club level A Melbourne Victory shareholder and former director criticises the current chairman, as other A-Leagues clubs distance themselves from the grand final debacle. ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Aberdeen FC seeking council backing for new stadium plan An update on the beachfront masterplan is due from the council later today Insider UK · Dec 14, 2022
PSG stars Mbappe and Hakimi set for epic World Cup ‘duel’ The two friends will become rivals on Wednesday as France take on Morocco in the World Cup semifinal. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
'It's a man's game' advert meant to help recruit female builders banned for being sexist The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad, a poster for recruitment firm Rated People, was likely to cause harm and serious offence Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022
Football London · Dec 14, 2022 Arsenal squad additions to be confirmed this week as Mikel Arteta targets active January window football.londonlooks back on the talking points from the Gunners' 2-1 win over AC Milan in the Dubai Super Cup at the Al-Maktoum Stadium
Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022 My memory is shot to bits and it scares me to death ... football is 100 per cent to blame – Ryan Stevenson Stevo read Peter Haring's quotes on his extended Hearts absence due to concussion and is all for SFA's new rules surrounding heading.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022 Hoffman urges fans to stick by team as supporters plan to join protest over sale of A-League grand final to Sydney "All you can hope for is that your fans are with you in every moment of the game."
Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022 Mohamed Salah could force Liverpool rethink as new question emerges for FSG Mohamed Salah is the undisputed Liverpool king out in Dubai, as Paul Gorst has been finding out before Friday's AC Milan friendly
Football London · Dec 14, 2022 Chelsea's Joao Felix transfer stance revealed following Armando Broja injury news Chelsea are now looking at bringing in a new centre-forward following the news that Armando Broja is expected to miss the remainder of the season through injury
Dynamite News · Dec 14, 2022 Qatar Final To Be Messi's Last FIFA World Cup Game, Confirms Argentine Star Argentina star footballer Lionel Messi has confirmed the final on Sunday, December 18 to be his last FIFA World Cup game.Read on for details:
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022 A-Leagues’ grand final furore: football’s latest act of self-sabotage is beyond parody Handed an opportunity to build on World Cup success, the domestic game has quickly descended into an ouroboros of loathing
Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022 Kostas Tsimikas reveals Liverpool dressing room response to Luis Diaz injury setback The Colombian suffered a devastating setback in his recovery from a knee injury and will now likely be out until March
Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022 Larry Stone: Mike Leach was brilliant, generous, stubborn -- and never boring Mike Leach was a force of nature, and that means there was both beauty and blight. He would commit dazzling acts of intellect and display maddening stubbornness. Leach's players marveled at how fun he made football, yet at times he seemed to be cavalier about their health and wasn't shy…
AAP · Dec 14, 2022 Ex-captain Vandenberg quits Hawthorn board The appointment of Andy Gowers as Hawthorn's new president has led to Richie Vandenberg quitting his role as the AFL club's football director.