MLS engages outside counsel to investigate allegationsMore abuse claims hit North American soccerMajor League Soccer said Friday it will hire independent counsel to oversee an investigation into the Vancouver Whitecaps’ handling of misconduct allegatio…
Aaron Ramsdale excels as Arsenal beat Leicester to extend unbeaten streak
If ever you wanted proof that football goes in cycles, then surely it was the sight of Leicester being confounded by an opposition team playing 4-4-2. This was the biggest test yet of Arsenal’s eight-match unbeaten run, and after impressively resisting…
Mitrovic hat-trick gives Fulham key win over promotion rivals West Brom
Aleksandar Mitrovic makes this Championship lark look easy. As the striker completed his hat-trick eight minutes from time, the adoring Hammersmith End saluted him in unison. Mitrovic is as close as it gets to a goal guarantee in the division and took …
Brian Clough and me: ‘If it wasn’t for him, I’d be in prison’
Craig Bromfield was a ‘ragtag’ youngster when the legendary football manager changed his life by inviting him into his family. So what went wrong?• Read an extract from Bromfield’s book hereCraig Bromfield stands on the steps of Sunderland’s Seaburn be…
Arsenal v Leeds United: Carabao Cup fourth round – live!
All the latest from the 7.45pm BST kick-off at Emirates Stadium‘A numbers game’: the hidden work of football statisticiansEmail your thoughts to scott.murray@theguardian.com7 min: Leeds show in attack for the first time, Harrison slipping a ball down t…
England v Northern Ireland: Women’s World Cup qualifier – live!
Live Women’s World Cup qualifier updates from 5.15pm UK timeTumaini Carayol: How Hope Powell became a football legendAnd you can email Luke or tweet @lukemclaughlinThe teams are lining up in the tunnel.“Second balls, that’s the main thing, winning the …
Brighton v Manchester City: Premier League – live!
Updates from the 5.30pm (UK time) kick-off at the Amex StadiumLive scores: all the goals as they go in around the UK and EuropeGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email here5 min: Foden loops in. Brighton clear. Walker launches back into the m…
Chelsea v Norwich: Premier League – live!
Live Premier League updates from 12.30pm UK timePremier League: 10 thing to look out for this weekendAnd you can email Scott with your thoughtsChelsea make five changes to the side selected for the 4-0 win over Malmo. Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner are …
Simeone did not snub Klopp – he behaves the same way every week | Sid Lowe
Atlético Madrid’s manager feels it is not ‘healthy or natural’ to shake hands with his opposite number after matchesAs soon as the final whistle went, Atlético Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, turned and sprinted down the tunnel not stopping for anyone…
‘Human shield’ Steve Bruce was out of his depth in dream job at Newcastle | Louise Taylor
Ashley’s ownership made life hard and manager avoided relegation but often incoherent style showed his flawsSteve Bruce’s unveiling as Newcastle’s manager took place on the same day in July 2019 that Britain’s new prime minister stood outside No 10 Dow…