AFL 'not blind' to Western Sydney challenges Football participation numbers in Western Sydney are in the spotlight and AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley acknowledges the challenges the sport faces. AAP · Apr 9
Ranking the Top 250 Prospects in the NFL Draft Led By Fernando Mendoza A closer look at the best candidates across all positions, detailing their skill set, starting with the former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback. Sports Illustrated · Apr 9
PSG ramp up the style to leave Slot and Liverpool looking like yesterday’s men Another Anfield miracle in the second leg will be talked up, but the gulf in class between the two sides was undeniable The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy relishing chase for Lionesses starting spot The Arsenal defender could emerge as a key figure for Sarina Wiegman over the next few months The Independent UK · Apr 8
11-0 drubbing, toxic air, and the missing grassroots of our women’s game Much like the men’s game, Indian women's football is in a difficult spot. Despite the milestone of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia last month, the national team struggled through a rough campaign, including a humiliating 11-0 drubbing by Japan, not to mention a revolving door of… Newslaundry · Apr 8
How NINE Premier League teams could qualify for Europe next season A certain sequence of events could see a record number of Premier League teams qualify for European football next season FourFourTwo · Apr 8
Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes Leicester City have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching by the English Football League financial rules The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Steve McMichael’s CTE Diagnosis Should Slow Talk of an 18-Game Season The NFL is trying to make football safer, but we should see how that plays out long term before putting players through extra games. Sports Illustrated · Apr 8
Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews making bold bid to buy Premier League football club Katie Price’s businessman husband Lee Andrews has claimed he is trying to buy a majority stake in Chelsea Football Club, which is currently owned by the consortium BlueCo, which is led by American Todd Boehly. BANG Premier · Apr 8
Madrid and Bayern burn rubber in fast and furious show at Bernabéu In today’s Football Daily: Full-throttle football at the Bernabéu The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Why over 300,000 people watched a fictional football match held at Sheffield FC on Easter Sunday The teams in question were fake, so why did 300,000 people watch it? FourFourTwo · Apr 8
Will Donald Trump present the World Cup 2026 trophy to the winning country? The President of the United States of America has form when it comes to touching trophies he shouldn't FourFourTwo · Apr 8
Spain faces Fifa disciplinary action over anti-Muslim fan chants during Egypt match Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government, and the Spanish FA have all spoken out against the chanting The Independent UK · Apr 7
Euronews · Apr 7 Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80 Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.
Euronews · Apr 7 FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish football federation over anti-Muslim chants Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Mircea Lucescu, Romanian football legend and coach, dies aged 80 Lucescu died days after appearing at the 2026 World Cup playoff semifinal match between Turkey and Romania
Tom’s Guide · Apr 7 How to watch 'Twenty Twenty Six' online – stream BBC mockumentary from anywhere The "2012" team return to tackle the 2026 World Cup in this BBC mockumentary. Here's how to watch "Twenty Twenty Six" online for FREE and from anywhere in the world.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins The transfer portal has opened in college basketball, marking a crucial phase for teams aiming for the 2027 title
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 The curious case of Arne Slot’s Paris romance and Liverpool’s slump In today’s Football Daily: Total romance, Aaron Ramsey says diolch to football and more flamin’ correspondence
The Independent UK · Apr 7 World Cup fans face debt fears over soaring travel costs after ticket prices backlash Fans are concerned over the rise in transport costs on top of inflated ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup
The Conversation · Apr 7 Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213 million generated by Detroit in 2024, or the $164…
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Wales and Arsenal great Aaron Ramsey retires from football aged 35 Ramsey played 86 times for Wales and scored the winning goal in two FA Cup final triumphs for Arsenal
Evening Standard · Apr 7 Former footballer Joey Barton denies assault outside golf club He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.