The Guardian

"⚽ Updates from 7.45pm (BST) kick-offs across Europe ⚽ Get in touch: email Michael about the action Whisper it, but the Nations League is … quite good ?"

"Manor Solomon angry at Ireland’s stance over Gaza ‘They hate us and we don’t like them’ Manor Solomon claimed Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland as fallout intensified from their Nations League match and stated bluntly: “They hate us and we don’t like them.” Players in the Republic of Ireland side stared at the ground during Israel’s anthem and their staff faced away from the pitch."

"Europe dividing money 50-50 with rest of the world Confirmation expected after Fifa meeting in October Europe’s top-flight clubs will share half of the $250m (£185m) solidarity pot from the Club World Cup last year, ending a saga of which the duration had caused widespread frustration among those who did not participate in the tournament."

"The tournament was treated with skepticism when it was introduced in 2018, but it shows that sometimes administrators get things right Sign up for our free newsletter here England’s first game after the 2022 World Cup was a 2-1 win away over Italy."

"Jürgen Klopp ‘unbothered’ despite 1-0 home defeat Gakpo goes off in 2-1 win, Portugal edge past Norway Greece stunned hosts Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to go top of their Nations League group and spoil Jürgen Klopp’s debut in the home dugout."

"New coach still learning about his squad as they prepare to face Switzerland with the Napoli midfielder expected to return in November An elongated international window does not prevent Sébastien Pocognoli from glancing towards the next one."

"Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish they were not."

"Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish that weren’t true."

"Arsenal’s title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea ."

"Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group with no points or goals from their first two games."

"Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations League Live scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTok The news from that Dutch win , Xavi’s first as coach, is that Cody Gakpo was forced off with an injury just 17 minutes in."

"Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations League Live scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTok Germany v Greece starting lineups: Germany: Nübel - Vagnoman, Tah, Bisseck, Brown - Kimmich ©, Nmecha, Conté - Schade, Ebnoutalib, Adeyemi Continue reading..."

"Was it a season of frustration for him at Manchester City last time out, he is asked?"

"Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations League Live scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTok Full-time scores from the earlier Nations League matches: Lithuania 1-1 Azerbaijan Austria 3-1 Kosovo Denmark 2-0 Wales Gibraltar 0-0 Andorra Serbia 1-2 Netherlands Continue reading..."

"Alyssa Thompson’s first-half goal settled the match at Stamford Bridge 2 mins: The Arsenal fans make the early noise in the stands but Chelsea have enjoyed all of the possession."

"Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations League Live scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTok Last time out for the first of the Nations League quadruple headers."

"Liverpool beat their local rivals Everton at Anfield in a Women’s Super League fixture for the first time as Beata Olsson’s early header and Cornelia Kapocs’s late finish were enough to end their long run of derby pain."

"WSL rivals meet at Stamford Bridge; 4.30pm BST kick-off Live scores | Putellas on target for Lionesses | Email Will I am sure Katie McCabe is raring to prove Arsenal wrong today after letting leave for free in the summer."

"A wedding in June, a big-money move to Chelsea, a Ballon d’Or nomination and a first taste of a London derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live Scotland: Sebastien Pocognoli’s reign began with a 0-0 draw with Slovenia yesterday afternoon."

"After a crushing World Cup exit, 11 debutants and two teenage scorers are giving the program renewed verve Subscribe to our free newsletter for US soccer fans Follow Guardian Soccer on Instagram and TikTok The fans who witnessed the United States’ 4-1 thrashing of Peru in Orlando on Saturday did not have to wait long to get their flashbulb moment."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live Republic of Ireland: Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson yesterday admitted he regretted his choice of words in comments made earlier this week about Ireland “playing against genocide” in reference to their fixtures against Israel."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live Republic of Ireland: Today’s Nations League fixture against Israel will go ahead after a “significant majority” of Ireland’s players voted to play."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live England: Barney Ronay takes us through the evening that was at Wembley as Tuchel’s side fell away against superior technicians again."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live England: Two defensive errors and a penalty miss from Harry Kane cost Thomas Tuchel’s side at Wembley last night."

"The latest football news, reaction and discussion Today’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday live Hello and welcome to matchday live."

"The much-derided Adidas Jabulani, created for the 2010 World Cup, is now the ball of choice in a niche sport About once a month, Ben Clarke, the world’s leading footgolfer, carefully pumps up his collection of coveted Adidas Jabulani footballs."

"Eleven players make US debuts in Orlando Sullivan, 16, starts in youngest US appearance in years Ellis and Hall score as Pochettino’s new faces impress Playing in their first match of the 2030 World Cup cycle, the US men’s national team crushed Peru 4-1 in at Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday, riding goals from newcomers Justin Ellis, Zavier Gozo and Justin Hall to victory."

"It was another high-profile game when Thomas Tuchel’s England let a lead slip in the second half and went on to lose."

"Bolton goalkeeper issues statement after withdrawal Ireland players will wear black armbands in match The Republic of Ireland will fulfil their fixture against Israel in Hungary on Sunday night, but only after lengthy deliberations between the players resulted in a “significant majority” voting to play."

"USA v Peru kicks off at 4.30 ET Cavan Sullivan, other young players could make debuts Sign up for our free newsletter for US readers Email Jeff with thoughts, questions and jokes Mauricio Pochettino will field a squad involving 26 of his 28 available players today."

"When things are going awry, the Albiceleste will no longer be able to rely on their ultimate get-out clause It isn’t quite over yet."

"Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Follow us on Instagram and TikTok “Rob,” begins Alan Baverstock."

"‘Majority’ of players vote for matches to go ahead One player withdraws from squad citing ‘discomfort’ The Republic of Ireland will fulfil their fixture against Israel in Hungary on Sunday night, but only after lengthy deliberations between the players resulted in a “significant majority” voting to play."

"Defending champions win 1-0 at pointless Charlton Alex Greenwood fires in only goal from a free-kick Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 1-0 win at Charlton."

"Sébastien Pocognoli grimaced on Friday when recalling his playing debut for Belgium."

"An extremely dominant second-half display wasn’t enough to win Scotland all three points in their first game under Sebastien Pocognoli Sebastien Pocognoli: “We had a good camp, we reached all the aspects that we wanted to reach on the pitch but also off the pitch,” said Scotland’s head coach during his press conference at the Stozice Arena."

"Scheduled press conference and training session delayed Irish FA admits ‘players shared different views’ The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League fixtures with Israel will go ahead after players voted on Saturday for the matches to be played."

"⚽ Updates from the Group B1 game; kick-off 2pm BST ⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Mail Barry Sebastien Pocognoli: “We had a good camp, we reached all the aspects that we wanted to reach on the pitch but also off the pitch,” said Scotland’s head coach during his press conference at the Stozice Arena."

"⚽ Updates from the Group B1 game; kick-off 2pm BST ⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Mail Barry Andy Robertson: This isn’t the Scotland skippper’s first Slovenian rodeo, as both he and the home team’s head coach Bostjan Cesar were on the pitch when last these two sides met in 2017."

"⚽ Updates from the Group B1 game; kick-off 2pm BST ⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Mail Barry Scotland: The national team’s unproven head coach represents a potentially shrewd gamble made by an organisation that could do without another embarrassing episode, writes Ewan Murray."

"The idea of 16-year-olds like Cavan Sullivan playing for the USMNT was once unfathomable – until Mike Slivinski, Mark Jonas and Nelson Vargas appeared in a 1991 friendly If 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan takes the field for the US men’s national team in the coming days, he will join a list of youngest-ever US players that has no shortage of recognizable names."

"Manchester City news and Nations League buildup Today’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail Emillia England host Spain at Wembley this evening."

"Manchester City news and Nations League buildup Today’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail Emillia Today’s Nations League fixtures Slovenia v Scotland Faroe Islands v Kazakhstan San Marino v Finland Iceland v Estonia Bulgaria v Luxembourg Czech Republic v Croatia North Macedonia v Switzerland England v Spain Slovakia v Moldova Albania v Belarus Continue reading..."

"Club’s owners FSG move swiftly to fill key post Move comes amid upheaval in Anfield hierarchy Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal."

"Manchester City news and Nations League buildup Today’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail Emillia Before we take a break from talking about City, here is everything you need to know about the hearing and charges: “There is no episode in English football’s history that even resembles a precedent for the epic Manchester City disciplinary drama, which encapsulates the modern game at breaking point."

"Manchester City news and Nations League buildup Today’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail Emillia If you are going to watch your local non-league side this weekend, let me know which game you’re attending."

"Manchester City news and Nations League buildup Today’s games | Read Football Daily | Mail Emillia “This is not over of course."

"Spain and Barcelona wonderkid has won World Cup and European Championship but says there are no limits for his career Like the kid he is, Lamine Yamal just wanted to keep playing."

"Thomas Tuchel wishes his team could play more like the world champions, but he may have to, as he himself put it, ‘embrace the chaos’ instead England are about to face the hardest challenge in international football, maybe at any level of the game."

"The prime minister, a life-long football fan, was just restating a personal opinion about having a drink in the stands, not trying to make policy Hi, I’m Andy Burnham and I don’t believe any child should eat gravel for breakfast."

"Football Leaks founder’s information triggered probes Has faced legal issues and lives under police protection Years after his leaks shook the foundations of European football , Rui Pinto is claiming vindication following Manchester City’s conviction for financial fair play breaches."

"In 2008, 15 years before Manchester City were charged with financial fraud, fans started singing “City’s going down with a billion in the bank” to the tune of Yellow Submarine."

"Despite fierce opposition to the Nations League encounters across Irish society, a boycott has not materialised The match is being played in a neutral country and the stands are likely to be empty but Sunday’s Nations League fixture between Israel and the Republic of Ireland will nonetheless have the eyes of the world upon it."

"Dutchman’s second son died during pregnancy in June ‘If I have no control over the situation, I will not worry’ Cody Gakpo has reflected on a “very tough” summer that ended with the collapse of a transfer to Manchester City, revealing Liverpool changed their minds about letting him join their top-flight rivals."

"These (mostly) teenaged newcomers have shown promise and could make their US debuts soon Sign up for our free soccer newsletter, for US readers The United States men’s national team’s stars of tomorrow will debut en masse over the coming multi-week Fifa window, with Mauricio Pochettino calling in 13 players who have yet to debut."

"Since the Sheikh Mansour-led takeover in 2008, City have swept up trophies and signed stars but been in regular conflict with football authorities over spending Continue reading..."

"Come Saturday, it will be 73 days since the pain and shame of Atlanta, when England, from a winning position in a World Cup semi-final, decided to do an England, and sit on their lead."

"Scotland’s unproven head coach represents a gamble made by an organisation who could do without another embarrassing episode If time is the commodity most cherished by a manager, Sébastien Pocognoli’s decision to lead Scotland is no surprise."

"Australia 1-1 Brazil in international friendly in Townsville Irankunda hits free kick before Rayan equalises deep in added time It was a Friday night in which the stars descended on Townsville."

"Barcelona and Brazil forward Raphinha is one of the biggest stars of the lot, and will help lead the line against the Socceroos in Townsville."

"Day in former England midfielder’s company reveals a chess fan and hands-on manager who will not tolerate tardiness Kieron Dyer is recounting a tale from his time in Japan at the 2002 World Cup."

"Barcelona and Brazil forward Raphinha is one of the biggest stars of the lot, and will help lead the line against the Socceroos in Townsville."

"Barcelona and Brazil forward Raphinha is one of the biggest stars of the lot, and will help lead the line against the Socceroos in Townsville."

"After playing zero minutes at the 2023 World Cup, the attacker embraced a new club, a new mindset and a new position."

"There are two debutants in Corinthians full-back Matheuzinho and Manchester City defender Vitor Reis."

"Former footballer appeared in about 12 ad campaigns this summer, pushing brands revenue to $110.5m Business live – latest updates David Beckham has taken a $51m (£39m) dividend from his business empire fuelled by a series of deals with brands for the Fifa World Cup."

"Updates from the first of two games in Queensland Kick-off time in Townsville is 8pm AEST Any thoughts?"

"Updates from the first of two games in Queensland Kick-off time in Townsville is 8pm AEST Any thoughts?"

"US striker had red card ban suspended for Belgium game Trump said he called Infantino asking for review US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not being “more involved” in the situation surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun at this summer’s World Cup."

"Updates from the first of two games in Queensland Kick-off time in Townsville is 8pm AEST Any thoughts?"

"⚽ All the latest heading in to the weekend’s action ⚽ De la Fuente wants more from Spain | Mail Sarah The Premier League , Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A have issued a joint statement calling for reform at Fifa."

"⚽ All the latest heading in to the weekend’s action ⚽ De la Fuente wants more from Spain | Mail Sarah There was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the kingdom of Cristiano Ronaldo."

"⚽ All the latest heading in to the weekend’s action ⚽ De la Fuente wants more from Spain | Mail Sarah Erling Haaland scored seven goals at his first World Cup this past summer and in his first Norway game since that tournament he was on the scoresheet twice in a 3-2 win over Denmark."

"Forward gets second yellow card after equalising Nations League match ends in 3-1 loss for Israel Israel’s forward Saied Abu Farchi was ⁠sent off for his goal celebration against Austria in ⁠his side’s 3-1 ​Nations League defeat on Thursday."

"The Arsenal star came off after 30 minutes with a muscle problem and Jamal Musiala also came off with an injury."

"Spain have won back-to-back major tournaments, but there is still one more to go to match the feted 2008-2012 generation “I’m going to tell you a story,” Luis de la Fuente said."

"At least Germany can be sure it will not be dull."

"Forward uses corner flag to simulate gun after equaliser Nations League match ends in 3-1 loss for Israel Israel’s forward Saied Abu Farchi was ⁠sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in ⁠his side’s 3-1 ​Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner ⁠flag to simulate a gun."

"Barcelona winger says England cannot play like Spain Gordon: ‘The Mexico game set us up a bit’ Anthony Gordon has sided with Thomas Tuchel’s assertion that controlling games through possession is not part of English football’s DNA."

"Jürgen Klopp had predicted his bow as Germany manager could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team looked lively."

"In the end, Portugal earned a narrow Nations League victory courtesy of another Al-Nassr forward, João Félix’s first-half strike from the edge of the box beating Danny Ward in the Wales goal."

"For a coach used to Barcelona quality and principles, this is a tough gig."

"For a coach used to Barcelona quality and principles, this is a tough gig."

"‘The disaster was not caused by alcohol,’ says fan group Police say they had not intended to make such a link English football’s leading fans’ group has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for “bringing Hillsborough into the debate” around drinking in sight of the pitch."

"Everton midfielder’s spirit and intelligence earned him another chance and he is eager to test himself against Spain in the Nations League on Saturday “It’s a very good comparison,” James Garner says, and he is not kidding."

"⚽ Updates across Thursday night’s Nations League games ⚽ Get in touch: email Daniel and follow us on BlueSky Righto, let’s have some teams… Before we get into it, also going on: Continue reading..."

"Carroll was assaulted by a man at his home while he slept Attacker found guilty of sexual offences after player testified The former England forward Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021."

"Two years ago the Brazilian thought his time at Barcelona was ending but, two La Liga titles later, he is now captain and the most potent No 9 in Europe For once, Raphael Dias Belloli puts the brakes on."

"UKFPU cites post-Hillsborough Taylor Report in backing ban ‘The disaster was not caused by alcohol."

"Like anyone with a sense of football heritage, as soon as I read in yesterday’s Football Daily that Javier Aguirre had joined Valencia, I scrambled to see when they would play Anthony Gordon’s Barcelona."

"A golden retriever and a game of guess the pasta were unusual to see in a Women’s Champions League show – but I understand how they arrived there Disclaimer: I have made a lot of bad TV programmes."

"Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Paul Watson as the international break begins Continue reading..."

"The violence at the Luton Town v Millwall FA Cup match in 1985, along with the Heysel Stadium disaster, saw the Thatcher government enact new laws UK prime minister, Andy Burnham has spoken out about football fans facing “discrimination” because they cannot drink alcohol in the stands, signalling that he may change the law."

"With interest in the league rising, some are calling for dedicated away ends at stadiums to improve atmosphere With interest in the Women’s Super League on the rise and more clubs playing at their main stadiums, there are questions over whether to separate supporters into stricter home and away sections, as in the men’s game, or to continue with mixed seating and optional away ends."

"This week, we dive into the big questions surrounding the most surprising result of the Premier League weekend Before this past weekend, Arsenal had not lost in the Premier League since April."

"Council members also want Balogun affair included Fifa president says review letter been well received Fifa council members will demand that Gianni Infantino include the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan and the Folarin Balogun affair in his proposed external review of Fifa’s governance."

"England can learn from being five minutes from the final and they have home advantage and good players for Euro 2028 In the end, Steve, Brian, Gaz or similar, he’s just not done the job he was hired to do."

"Barcelona winger says England cannot play like Spain Gordon: players ‘could have done more’ in semi-final Anthony Gordon has sided with Thomas Tuchel’s assertion that controlling games through possession is not part of English football’s DNA."

"Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign against Austria Vienna but it was a far from comfortable evening for the Blues."