The FA Cup Final Nobody Asked For Says Everything About Today’s Game
Shiny showpiece, little romance: Chelsea v Man City lacks wider buzz Ownership models and unresolved cases cast a long shadow McFarlane’s big audition against Guardiola offers real football intrigue Let’s be honest: this FA Cup final isn’t exactly setting the nation ali... show more
World Cup 2026 Squads: The Big Calls, Key Dates, and Early Surprises
FIFA deadline: final 23–26 player squads due by 2 June, with at least three goalkeepers Bosnia name 40-year-old Edin Dzeko; a rare outfield veteran on the World Cup stage Sweden and New Zealand confirm squads; Dejan Kulusevski omitted, Chris Wood to captain The World Cu... show more
Wembley, Guardiola, and the FA Cup: One More Pilgrimage?
Guardiola’s 24th Wembley visit with City; 12 trophies lifted there City risk an unwanted hat-trick of FA CUP final defeats Foden shines centrally; Rodri a doubt; Haaland yet to score in a City final Pep Guardiola calls Wembley the “cathedral of football,” and you can se... show more
Play-Off Final In Limbo As EFL Sets Southampton ‘Spygate’ Deadline
EFL hearing on Southampton’s case due by Tuesday; final still slated for Saturday, 23 May (4:30pm) Verdict could trigger appeals and even expulsion or points deductions Middlesbrough push for sanctions and prepare for potential reinstatement The EFL has set a hard deadl... show more
Arne Slot Backs Himself To Lead Liverpool Next Season
Slot says he has “every reason” to expect he’ll be Liverpool manager next season Title defence has wobbled with 11 defeats; Champions League still not sealed Booing after subbing 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha; Salah nearing a brief return Arne Slot isn’t hiding. The Liverpool... show more
Hearts’ Title Within Reach: What They Need to Finish the Job
Hearts are champions with a win or a draw at Celtic Park Celtic must win on Saturday to take the title Kick-off 12:30 BST on Saturday 16 May; no chance of level points The State of Play Here we go, then. After a season of swings and roundabouts, the Scottish Premiership... show more
Eckert Storms Out as ‘Spygate 2.0’ Overshadows Southampton’s Play-Off Charge
Eckert exits presser after blunt ‘cheat’ question amid ‘Spygate 2.0’ row EFL launches misconduct case; independent commission sought ASAP Saints beat Middlesbrough 2-1 AET to reach final vs Hull on 23 May The Tie, the Tension Southampton should be revelling in a gritty ... show more
Pérez Fights Back and Demands Elections After El Clásico Setback
Pérez accuses media of a coordinated push and calls immediate club elections Training bust-up leak sees Valverde and Tchouaméni fined €500,000 each Trophy drought continues despite Mbappé; Mourinho rumours left unanswered Florentino Pérez has gone on the front foot. In ... show more
Relegation Scrap Goes to the Wire as Spurs and Hammers Eye Final Twist
Spurs 17th on 38 points; West Ham 18th on 36 with two matches left Run-in: Spurs face Chelsea and Everton; West Ham meet Newcastle and Leeds Calvert-Lewin penalty denies Spurs daylight; safety likely decided on the final day It’s squeaky-bum time at the bottom. Tottenha... show more
Spurs Stumble As Tel’s Rush of Blood Lets Leeds Off the Hook
Tel’s rush of blood flips the game; Calvert-Lewin levels it THIRTEEN minutes of stoppage time test frayed nerves James Maddison returns after more than a year Tottenham and Leeds fought to a breathless 1-1, a result that felt like two points dropped for Spurs after a mo... show more
