FA believes 2030 World Cup proposal is unlikely to succeedAlternative Euros bid gaining traction among five associationsUefa would welcome a bid for the 2028 European Championship from the UK and Republic of Ireland after hopes of bringing the 2030 Wor…
The 11 Best Manga Of 2021
This year didn’t only bless us with terrific anime, but also with wonderful manga. Thank goodness for that! Here is our list of the best manga of 2021.Read more…
‘Trying to hide heartache merely leads to more grief’: Geoff Hurst at 80 on highs, lows and the boys of ‘66
England’s World Cup final hero endured family tragedy, unemployment and rejection after he retired. But football’s renaissance reminded everyone of the scale of his achievement“Life is such a lottery,” Sir Geoff Hurst says as his face creases with emot…
Once, He Was At The Mercy of Snipers and Explosions IRL. Now He’s A Fortnite Pro.
It isn’t always easy turning tragedy into triumph, but Mounir “33 Mony” Mkhallati is no stranger to that odyssey. Once a child during a tumultuous time in Syria, 33 Mony has gone on to earn some $60,000 since competing in the pro Fortnite gaming circui…
Hungary fans fight with police inside Wembley at start of England match
Police use batons to restore order in away section Hungary recently punished by Fifa and UefaHungary supporters were involved in more ugly scenes as they clashed with police officers at the start of their team’s World Cup qualifier against England at W…
Sorba Thomas’s spectacular rise from Boreham Wood to playing for Wales | Ben Fisher
The fast-improving Huddersfield winger has become a cult hero overnight after making his international debutOn Friday night Sorba Thomas charted another memorable moment in his spectacular rise, coming off the bench in Prague to make his Wales debut in…
Andorra v England: World Cup qualifier – live!
Live World Cup qualifier updates from 7.45pm UK timeSouthgate: unvaccinated players swayed by ‘conspiracies’And you can email Scott with your thoughts on the matchYes, sir, they can boogie! In news elsewhere, there were absolute scenes at Hampden Park,…
World Cup clockwatch: Scotland v Israel, Azerbaijan v Republic of Ireland, and more – live!
Goal updates and the latest from Saturday’s Uefa qualifiersSouthgate: unvaccinated players swayed by ‘conspiracy theories’Any comments? You can email Rob.Smyth@theguardian.comScotland (3-4-1-2) Gordon; McTominay, Hendry, Tierney; Patterson, Gilmour, Mc…
World Cup qualifiers: Czech Republic v Wales, Germany v Romania – live!
Updates and goals on the action in the European qualifiersMonzul will become first woman to referee England’s menAny comments? You can email John | tweet @johnbrewin_And here’s Germany’s team against Romania in Hamburg. Wales try Kieffer Moore through …
Uefa says biennial World Cup creates four significant ‘dangers’
Uefa wants to preserve ‘mystique’ of four-year scheduleEvery Premier League team opposes Arsène Wenger’s ideaUefa believes Fifa’s plans for a biennial World Cup create four significant “dangers” for the future of football, as it raised the stakes in it…