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Students featured in Republican’s racist post shaming them for celebrating college football victory break their silence
Two University of Texas at Austin students, Dhairya Gupta and Rahul Kodali, have spoken out after being singled out in a racist social media post by Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission. French shared a photo of the pair celebrating UT Austin’s fourth-quarter win over Ohio State, claiming US institutions had…
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Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform
Howard Webb, English football’s chief refereeing officer, has criticised the accidental handball law as “a bit of a nonsense” and called for it to be reformed, arguing it forces referees into “ridiculous” judgement calls. Speaking on Match Officials Mic’d Up, he also addressed the VAR error that allowed Manchester City’s controversial winner against Manchester United…
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Football Daily | Have laudable Leeds left the chaos behind them?
Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road on Monday night, in a dominant performance that lifted them to third in the Premier League table, above fellow contenders Hull City. The result marks a notable moment for a club whose past decade has been defined by turbulence, including multiple ownership changes, promotions, relegations and…
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Manchester United shocked as talented youngster JJ Gabriel asks to leave
Manchester United have been left confused and shocked after 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel asked for his registration at the club to be cancelled, just a day before he was due to be named in the first-team squad to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Gabriel had been in line to become United’s youngest-ever player in…
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Raheem Sterling pleads GUILTY to dangerous driving and possessing ‘hippy crack’ after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini as former Premier League star, 31, learns his fate in court
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini Urus on the M3 in Hampshire. The 31-year-old, who was driving erratically across the M25 and M3 for around 90 minutes before hitting a metal gate near…
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Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide
Raheem Sterling, the former Chelsea, Manchester City and England forward, has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen after a prolonged episode of reckless driving on the M25 and M3. He was disqualified from driving and bailed until 25 November, when he will either be sentenced or…
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Chelsea’s five-star showing and Arsenal frustrated at home – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
The latest Women’s Football Weekly podcast reviews a dramatic weekend of Women’s Super League action, with host Faye Carruthers joined by Suzanne Wrack, Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros. The standout story was Chelsea’s 5-0 demolition of Manchester United, with five different players getting on the scoresheet, while Arsenal were held to a frustrating draw at…
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Craig Bellamy says he rejected Burnley manager’s job to stay in ‘right place’ with Wales
Craig Bellamy has revealed he turned down the chance to become Burnley’s manager over the summer, choosing to remain as Wales head coach instead. The Championship club had triggered a release clause in Bellamy’s contract to approach him about succeeding Scott Parker, but he described staying with Wales as “the right place for me” and…
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From Segura to Maltby: six breakout stars from the Women’s Under-20 World Cup
The Guardian highlights breakout performers from the 2026 Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland as the tournament reaches its knockout stage, identifying young players who have impressed in the group phase and could progress to senior international football, including next year’s senior World Cup. – Celia Segura (Spain/Barcelona), 19, scored four against New Caledonia and…
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USMNT roster prediction: a big chance for Cavan Sullivan and other young prospects
The Guardian’s football writers have offered predictions for the United States men’s national team’s roster as a new World Cup cycle begins, with head coach Mauricio Pochettino expected to use the upcoming squad selection to blood several young prospects. Writers Pablo Maurer and Paul Tenorio (Rueter) largely agree on established figures such as goalkeeper Matt…