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Free Lions fan group accuses governing body of prioritising profit over supporter safety
A tiny Caribbean nation with just 156,000 people is preparing to take on football’s global powers, write JUAN ARRAEZ and TIM REYNOLDS
A season of missed opportunities capped years of questionable decisions made by the club, writes PAUL DONOVAN
Pep Guardiola leaving City marks the end of an era of peak modern football, says JAMES NALTON
Premier League champions Arsenal will finally lift the coveted trophy this weekend after 22 long years. LAYTH YOUSIF pays tribute to and remembers those who are not here to see it
Layth Yousif previews the Arsenal v Burnley match
Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
by Gene Sylvester
at Villa Park
CLAUDIA CIOBANU writes on the fan-run club pushing back against Poland’s far-right football culture
Pereira gives Gibbs-White time to prove fitness for Villa clash
From ground-sharing and ownership battles to a return to the Premier League, the Sky Blues’ rise reflects the spirit of the city itself, writes DAVID CONWAY
European hopes hang in the balance for Reds against in-form champions, writes STEVE DOUGLAS
But fans group call on the club not to hire him due to his relationship with former Man Utd player Greenwood
Salah broke down barriers throughout his Liverpool career — his departure marks the end of an era, says JAMES NALTON
Turning Tottenham Hotspur into a ‘financial powerhouse’ has cost the team greatly, says BRANDON WILLIAMS
Kick It Out defends FA’s DEI ambitions after Braverman launches new attack in her endless culture war
Football Supporters’ Association welcomes decision and calls on owners to ‘listen to the voices of supporters’ groups at their clubs’ about home ticket prices
TURLOUGH KELLY explains why the coalition government is so eager for the home match against Israel to go ahead despite widespread opposition
Eze’s goal-of-the-season contender put the Gunners ahead before player-of-the-year favourite Declan Rice doubles the lead to see Arteta’s side through to the last eight
Fury as CAF reverses final result to award 3-0 win to Morocco
Defender insists squad still fighting ahead of pivotal Atletico clash in Europe
From pirate statues to surplus Wembley seats, The Dripping Pan offers a reminder that the game’s soul survives beyond the Premier League glare, writes LAYTH YOUSIF
Negotiations over pay, conditions and league structure could have a longer-lasting impact than the 2026 tournament and high-profile signings, writes JAMES NALTON
Magpies manager addresses growing scrutiny ahead of Spurs crunch clash
Ukraine sports minister brands Fifa president’s call to readmit Russian youth teams ‘irresponsible’
Player’s proposed move to Tottenham may make sense on paper, but his value to the Reds goes far beyond minutes and money, JAMES NALTON discusses
The 1958 plans to march with more than 6,000 supporters ahead of Fulham clash
Forward’s rise as the tournament’s leading scorer reflects a journey shaped by heritage and belief as Morocco reach the final, writes JAMES NALTON
Gyokeres stars as the Gunners take a slender lead back to north London despite Garnacho brace
Fifa backs checks at World Cup but resistance remains over extending VAR’s role
Slot’s Reds face potential attacking blow with Salah away and Isak injured
From Prague success to Premier League peril, PAUL DONOVAN writes about the decisions that dragged the Hammers into a relegation fight
The Congolese revolutionary’s image re-emerges through a supporter’s statuesque silent protest during DR Congo’s group-stage win, writes JAMES NALTON
Gunners turn the screw after the interval to blow away Emery’s side in emphatic fashion, writes LAYTH YOUSIF
Supporters say ‘alarm bells should be ringing’ at Fifa as allocations go unfilled
As another sporting year draws to a close, LAYTH YOUSIF offers his annual reflection on the matches, moments and memories that made it special
Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St James’ Park
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
By Layth Yousif
at the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium
Figures like Joey Barton could fuel a culture of online hostility toward female athletes, says WASIM AHMED, EMMA KAVANAGH and MARIANN HARDEY
Snippets of news from the sporting world
Howe faces selection headache with Newcastle player ruled out for weeks
Quansah debuts, O’Reilly dazzles and Kane delivers as England complete qualifying in style
FA vows no repeat of Oasis-style price hikes as organisers commit to affordability
For the Gunners boss, ‘execution’ isn’t about brutality but precision — a mindset that’s driving his squad from nearly-men to genuine title contenders, writes JAMES NALTON
Two goals from Merino following a first half spot kick from Saka help Arsenal to victory
ROGER MCKENZIE argues that it was correct to ban the notorious Israeli side who were likely to cause trouble in Muslim areas of Birmingham, but asks, given the occupation and slaughter in Palestine, why any Israeli team is being hosted anywhere
JAMES NALTON writes on the bizarre Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv scandal
Italian unions are mobilising against rearmament and for wages and investment – but left blunders still leave the ‘post-fascist’ Italian PM looking likely to keep her job, says NICK WRIGHT
Campaigners plan peaceful protests as Maccabi Tel Aviv decline away end at Villa Park
The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was based on evidence of a pattern of violence and hatred targeting Arabs and Muslims, two communities that have a large population in Birmingham — overturning the ban was tacit acceptance of the genocidal ideology the fans espouse, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
Cameras cut away as players unite to oppose overseas fixture branded ‘betrayal of Spanish fans’
Politicians and campaigners back police's plans to ban Israeli fans attending Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Supporters say club’s refusal to engage meaningfully on key issues has heightened urgency for change
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners move to the top of the Premier League after a comfortable win over underwhelming Irons
England fan group blasts Fifa’s ‘astonishing’ ticket prices
Tragic loss of young footballer sparks fresh scrutiny of ground safety standards
Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines
England's Sarina Wiegman wins best coach and Hannah Hampton wins best keeper awards
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
The captain’s emotional performance in Argentina’s win over Venezuela had all the markings of a farewell. But if history is any guide, the legend may not be done just yet, writes JAMES NALTON
As football grapples with overloaded calendars and commercial pressure, the Mariners’ triumph reminds us why the game’s soul lives far from the spotlight, writes JAMES NALTON
Hammers under pressure following home defeat to Chelsea
The head coach says relationship with owner Marinakis is ‘not so good’
JAMES NALTON takes a look at the German league’s move to grow its audience in Britain, and around the future of football on TV in general
As the concept of league games being played overseas has come about once again, JAMES NALTON writes how a club is not a club without its links to location, community and fans
Anti-discrimination charity says players may think twice about taking penalties in future
Eagles stage stunning comeback to beat Liverpool on penalties at Wembley
Uncertainty over Newcastle striker’s future continues ahead of friendly matches
Palestinian football has been decimated, its players killed, its stadiums reduced to rubble. Yet the global game has looked away silent in the face of genocide, and will remain a stain on the sport, writes JAMES NALTON
The Red’s title defence is built on clever recruitment, long-term planning, and data-led strategy. In contrast, the Magpies are falling behind — and blaming the wrong things, writes JAMES NALTON
