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Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

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Jermain Defoe is a long way from the Premier League but ready for Woking ‘gamble’

The former England, Tottenham and West Ham striker has dropped into the fifth tier for his first managerial job but is keen to earn his stripes and says there will be no excuses if success doesn’t come

The Independent UK

Why England fans shouldn’t panic about their World Cup hopes after a dismal international break

England struggled to create chances in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay and 1-0 defeat by Japan at Wembley, but the time to fine-tune this team is not in March

The Independent UK

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England: Thomas Tuchel issues Man City star warning amid World Cup squad uncertainty

Forward struggled in a new role in latest England defeat

Evening Standard

2026 April Fools’ Day: Best and Worst Jokes in the Sports World, From Andy Reid’s Stache to the Ohio Wolverines

Here’s a compilation of some of the most memorable jokes from the sports world on April Fools’ Day.

Sports Illustrated

Italy’s latest World Cup failure no longer feels like ‘The End’ but the same sad song on repeat

Roberto Baggio proposed an overhaul of talent pathway in 2011 but it was never acted on and the national team’s approach now is just not working

The Guardian - UK

Jermain Defoe grateful and happy to ‘earn his stripes’ before start as Woking manager

The former England and Tottenham forward has had to be patient to get his chance but he ‘was never going to give up’

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Best World Cup free bets UK: Top betting offers for the 2026 tournament

The 2026 Fifa World Cup takes place across the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer, with a record 48 countries fighting for the biggest prize in football in June and July.

The Independent UK

Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding Addresses Dabo Swinney’s Tampering Allegations

The Ole Miss coach was asked about the offseason drama with Clemson’s Dabo Swinney over the recruitment of linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea announce pre-tax loss of £262.4m on same day they top agents’ fees list

Chelsea spent more than £65m on agents’ fees in the summer 2025 and January 2026 transfer windows.

The Independent UK

New Woking boss Jermain Defoe shuts down Tottenham links after Roberto De Zerbi appointment

Defoe has backed De Zerbi to keep Tottenham in the Premier League after being dazzled by his slick style of football

The Independent UK

Italy blow another World Cup chance. Will they ever learn?

In today’s Football Daily: Italy and a ‘hard blow for everyone to swallow’

The Guardian - UK

‘An unacceptable disgrace’: anger and sadness as Italy miss out on World Cup again

Italian fans and politicians reacted with a mixture of fury and dismay after Italy’s playoff defeat to Bosnia c on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Cash, coaches, culture: The missing foundations of Indian football

Rs 16 lakh for an astrologer to pick the playing XI. At the same time, the All India Football Federation’s budget has shrunk by nearly 70 percent – from Rs 30 crore in 2019-20 to just Rs 8 crore in 2024-25.

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Who is Sarina Wiegman’s surprise Lionesses call-up Erica Meg Parkinson?

Sarina Wiegman shocked England fans and media by calling up the 17-year-old who plays her football in Portugal

The Guardian - UK

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Predictions for the Top of the NFL Draft

There are some intriguing inflection points in the top 10 of this year's draft. Plus, how Brock Purdy can get back to being an MVP contender and why some owners meddle too much in football decisions.

The Independent UK

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

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McLaughlin: Arizona Football a Big 12 Title Contender?

Arizona was a bit of a surprise team last year, and they still have QB Noah Fifita for his fourth year as a starter.

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Voss has had every chance to succeed but Carlton backed the wrong coach

The Blues still prioritise a bulldozing brand of football but that’s not how the top teams are playing in this AFL season

The Guardian - UK

The never-ending story of England footballdom: this is why we can’t have nice things

Japan’s goal wasn’t Cole Palmer’s fault and Kobbie Mainoo couldn’t track back, but Tuchel will see the scale of what faces him

The Independent UK

Infantino insists Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite US war

Iranian football federation previously asked for World Cup games to be moved away from the US

The Guardian - UK

From Vindaloo to AI hellscapes: the unofficial World Cup songs are coming

In today’s Football Daily: Fat Les, Diego Maradona’s childhood home and World Cup heartbreak for Italy

The Conversation

A seat on the bench isn’t enough: what Fifa’s new women’s football rule gets right (and wrong)

Fifa’s latest decision to require every team in its women’s competitions to include at least one female head coach or assistant is, on the surface, a landmark moment.

Radio France Internationale

Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

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