Football

Andrés Iniesta becomes co-owner of Danish third-tier club Helsingør
Andrés Iniesta has become co-owner of the Danish third-tier club Helsingør in the Spain legend’s first major off-field venture since retirement
Nick Ames European sports correspondent
14, Nov, 2024 @2:08 PM

Tens of thousands back petition for girls’ bathroom facilities at youth football venues
A football coach has sparked a grassroots movement to improve inclusivity in football by demanding that toilets are opened for girls
Paul MacInnes
14, Nov, 2024 @1:48 PM

John Dempsey obituary
Footballer who played for the Chelsea team that won the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in the early 1970s
Peter Mason
14, Nov, 2024 @1:14 PM

‘A hate machine’: St Pauli become first major football club to leave X
St Pauli have become the first major football club to leave X, expressing concern that the site may influence the outcome of the German election
Nick Ames European sports correspondent
14, Nov, 2024 @1:13 PM

Socceroos squander chances before late reprieve in Saudi Arabia stalemate
Australia and Saudi Arabia frustrated in 0-0 draw as disallowed goal denies visitors last-gasp victory in 2026 World Cup qualifier
Joey Lynch at AAMI Park in Melbourne
14, Nov, 2024 @12:53 PM

New video allegedly shows referee David Coote snorting white powder
The Premier League’s refereeing body has said it is aware of footage allegedly showing David Coote sniffing white powder
Tom Ambrose
14, Nov, 2024 @12:03 PM

How football’s amorality and transactionalism became the game within the game | Aaron Timms
The quest for revenue is the defining struggle of modern football, and many fans correctly see higher revenue as the surest route to on-field glory
Aaron Timms
14, Nov, 2024 @8:30 AM

National League Cup: a ‘sweetener’ for scrapping Cup replays or cash lifeline?
Competition pitting Premier League U21s against fifth-tier reserves fails to inspire a paltry Wealdstone crowd as Southampton are beaten
Luke McLaughlin at Grosvenor Vale
14, Nov, 2024 @8:00 AM

Harry Kane set to be left out by Carsley for England’s crunch match with Greece
The manager is expected to start Ollie Watkins ahead of Harry Kane, who earlier hit out at absent teammates after nine withdrawals
David Hytner and Jacob Steinberg in Athens
13, Nov, 2024 @11:02 PM

Anthony Gordon heeds England’s call as no-shows undermine Lee Carsley | David Hytner
Newcastle winger says turning up for national team was never in doubt for him despite an injury before the camp
David Hytner in Athens
13, Nov, 2024 @10:30 PM

Celtic 1-2 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – as it happened
Ashley Lawrence scores winner as Chelsea squeak past an impressive Celtic
Sarah Rendell
13, Nov, 2024 @10:16 PM

Lawrence caps rapid turnaround as Chelsea rise to Celtic’s WCL challenge
Chelsea recovered from conceding a 22nd-minute goal to Murphy Agnew to defeat Celtic 2-1 and maintain their winning start in the Champions League
Ewan Murray at Celtic Park
13, Nov, 2024 @10:02 PM
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