Why are so many British footballers playing in Serie A?
The 1990s felt like a golden age, but there are 21 British players in Serie A this season – more than ever before By The Football Mine What do Jimmy Greaves, Ray Wilkins, David...
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Robertson rant and the wrong system? Pocognoli’s Scotland start raises questions
There has been no new manager bounce, Ben Gannon-Doak is playing in an odd position and the wider plan looks flawed Scotland are staring at a third-place finish in Group B1 of the Nations...
‘This is only the beginning,’ vows Mikel Arteta after signing new Arsenal deal
Four-year-deal secures Spaniard’s future until 2030 Title winner now among best-paid managers in the world Mikel Arteta has promised “this is only the beginning” of what he can achieve as Arsenal manager after signing...
Portuguese authorities took 83 days to tell Rui Pinto his witness protection was ending
Commission concluded in July threat level was low Manchester City whistleblower given 10 days’ notice Portuguese authorities kept Rui Pinto in the dark for almost three months about their decision to end his status...
‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans
In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next move It was on the Portman Road...
Manchester City’s glory cannot be taken away from the players, says Kyle Walker
Former captain admits guilty verdict ‘doesn’t look great’ But he insists memories of ‘many trophies’ will remain Manchester City’s glory years cannot be taken away from the players, despite the club being found guilty...
Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup
Back end of 2027-28 season likely to be ‘challenging’ Fixture contestion a growing area of concern The Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to by the Club World Cup, with...
Lionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football
Messi addresses crowd after scoring in win against Benin ‘Not coming any more is going to be deeply painful’ Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day of my career”...
Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make
Ronaldo lists notes ‘validated’ for Portugal coach to say Pelé, Maradona, loyalty and selfies get mentions Cristiano Ronaldo said in a lengthy statement on Tuesday that the Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, had agreed...
Indonesia triumph in Infantino’s Asian brainchild but real impact could be votes
The inaugural Asean Cup, not to be confused with the existing Hyundai Asean Cup, may not live long in the memory but Fifa president sees benefit It’s probably not a coincidence, what with Fifa’s...