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Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery land top prizes at FSA Awards 2025

The Independent’s Chief Football Writer and The Adam Clery Football Channel were recognised at a London ceremony, with England and Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Alessia Russo also picking up prizes

The Independent UK

How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Slot has wrecked the team’: Fans clash over Salah, signings and Liverpool’s lost spark

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over Liverpool’s woes, with some blaming Slot’s missteps and big signings, while others said Salah’s slump and squad upheaval are at fault

The Independent UK

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The Independent’s Miguel Delaney nominated for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025

‘States of Play’ is one of seven books on a ‘heavyweight shortlist’ for the prestigious award, with the winner announced on 25 November

The Independent UK

‘Success isn’t just tactics, it’s players’: Fans debate Pep Guardiola’s fading dominance

YOUR VIEWS: Readers were divided over Miguel Delaney’s report, with some seeing football’s shift from Guardiola-style possession to physical, direct play as a necessary evolution, while others viewed it as a backward step that highlights both the limits and lasting influence of Pep’s philosophy

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Disjointed and unbalanced’: Fans say Liverpool look lost under Arne Slot

YOUR VIEWS: Readers highlighted Mohamed Salah’s loss of confidence and sharpness, combined with the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, as key factors leaving Liverpool lacking both creativity and defensive stability

The Independent UK

Win a copy of Miguel Delaney’s States of Play with his Inside Football newsletter

Here’s your chance to win one of 10 copies of the fully updated paperback States of Play, our chief football writer’s revealing look at football, sportswashing, and the game’s wealthiest power players

The Independent UK

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England squad announcement LIVE: Ivan Toney recalled as Thomas Tuchel names players for June internationals

The Three Lions will play Andorra in a World Cup qualifier before taking on Senegal

The Independent UK

Your questions on Tuchel’s England answered – from the best midfield to Rashford ‘criticism’

ASK ME ANYTHING: Tuchel's England era began with a controlled yet uninspiring win over Albania, raising key questions — answered here by chief football writer Miguel Delaney — on squad selection, tactical evolution, and whether his vision can unlock the team’s full potential

The Independent UK

As Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England, Miguel Delaney answers your questions on their World Cup chances

ASK ME ANYTHING: Our chief football writer Miguel Delaney is here to dissect Thomas Tuchel’s England debut and what it means ahead of the next World Cup qualifier against Latvia

The Independent UK

Transfer deadline day round-up from The Independent's Miguel Delaney

Premier League clubs faced a frantic few hours on Monday night as transfer deadline day came to an end.

The Independent UK

States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose

The Guardian - UK

How Donald Trump and the election changed the direction of football

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: The president-elect will be in power when the USA co-hosts the 2026 World Cup and, as Miguel Delaney writes, has already played a key role in Saudi Arabia’s future plans for the game

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was revealed tonight with Rodri succeeding Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

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Euro 2024 awards: Best player, standout goal, favourite match and more after Berlin final

Spain beat England in Sunday’s final and Indy Sport writers give out awards for what has been a memorable tournament in Germany

The Independent UK

Euro 2024 predictions: Winner, Golden Boot, breakout star and more

As Germany prepare to host their first major men’s tournament since 2006, we look at the teams, players and moments that could define the Euros

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Liverpool report: Jurgen Klopp's shock next role teased

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to take a year out of football, with his future after that revealed in one report

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney answers your football questions as plans for European Super League are revived

From the issues surrounding the Super League proposals to what could happen next The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney has the answers to your questions

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The Independent UK

Arsene Wenger reveals his blueprint for the future of football

The former Arsenal manager discusses the future of the game with Miguel Delaney, the death of park football and why Fifa could create ‘striker schools’

FourFourTwo

Arsenal report: Kylian Mbappe favours Gunners in unbelievable Premier League move

Arsenal would be Kylian Mbappe's first choice destination should a Premier League move materialise

Football London

What Daniel Levy is doing to make sure Julian Nagelsmann is Tottenham's next manager

Tottenham news: Daniel Levy wants Julian Nagelsmann to be the next permanent manager of Spurs with the club chairman to play a crucial role in talks

Evening Standard

What is sportswashing? Qatari banker increases takeover bid for Manchester United

The English football giants are at a crossroads with offers from what critics say are two ethically dubious sources and subsequent accusations of greenwashing.

Irish Mirror

James McClean stands away from team mates during minute of silence for Queen

Before kick-off, the two teams lined up on the centre circle for the silence but Derry native McClean stood apart from his team mates who had linked arms.

Irish Mirror

James McClean wears black armband during commemoration for Queen

The Ireland international donned the black armband during Wigan's clash against Huddersfield.

Irish Mirror

James McClean responds to speculation over whether he'll wear black armband in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

The Republic of Ireland winger/left-back is often the victim of vitriolic abuse for standing by his beliefs

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