Brann v Barcelona: Women's Champions League quarter-final, first leg – live
Updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off in Norway
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The third quarter-final started earlier this...
Luxembourg's Euros dreamland could lead to close shave for legend Philipp
Team long counted among Europe's minnows are two games from qualification, starting with Thursday's playoff in Georgia
A seismic event will hit...
Newcastle's Sven Botman facing nine months out after knee surgery
Dutch centre-back will undergo procedure to repair ACL
Club expect him ‘to return to action within six to nine months'
The Newcastle defender Sven...
Ramsey reliant no longer: Wales's new class are filling the superstar void
Rob Page's team is built around a core of young talents but beating Finland in a Euro playoff semi-final is their first big test
Listening last...
League One Playoff Race: Over and Out?
Has our downturn in form going into the business end of the 2023-4 season now ended our chances in the League One playoff race? On the eve of St...
Reading FC expected to survive by latest supercomputer
Reading will survive the drop down to League Two, finishing 17th in the third tier of English football on 50 points, according to the OLBG...
Court allows Dani Alves to leave prison in advance of appeal hearing
Brazilian footballer was convicted of raping woman in 2022
Alves ordered to surrender passports and pay €1m bail
A Spanish court decided on...
Chelsea owners warned by fans of slide towards ‘irreversible toxicity'
Supporters' trust tells Boehly and Eghbali club a ‘laughing stock'
Chelsea respond by saying they want to work with their fans
Chelsea are facing...
Spanish police raid Luis Rubiales' house as part of corruption investigation
Several arrests made amid allegations of money laundering
Football federation HQ and Rubiales' property in Granada raided
Police have arrested at...
Will Wales grasp their chance to get the Red Wall buzzing again?
While the current international break could scarcely be more “meh” for fans of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, for...
Japan v North Korea World Cup qualifier resumes rivalry that extends beyond football
The fixture between the two nations taps into a complicated underlying political history, with 150,000 North Korean people living in Japan
A place...
What if the England team was picked using stats for the season? | Ben McAleer
Using thousands of statistics for hundreds of players this season, WhoScored have calculated England's best XI
As international teams gear up for...
David O'Doherty: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The much-loved musical comedian shares what makes him laugh, including Sean Lock, football mascots looking solemn and an Irish donkey derby from...
Lebanese-Australian players eager to make community proud against Socceroos | Paul Williams
Several members of the Cedars squad have returned to familiar surrounds in western Sydney for this week's World Cup qualifier
Such is the size of...
‘Incredibly proud': Richard Hughes confirmed as Liverpool sporting director
Former Bournemouth technical director joins Michael Edwards
‘Good decisions enhance prospects of having a team that wins'
Liverpool have confirmed...
Blackpool kick off time brought forward
Fixtures
Reading Vs. Blackpool - Sat, Apr 27th 2024, 15:00
Final Day fixture to kick off at 12:30pm
Reading's Sky Bet League One fixture with...
Football quiz: can you name these nations' most-capped male players?
Which players have turned out the most times for the top 16 countries in men's football? Test your knowledge now
We'll have the same quiz for...
Reading FC legend helps school to first win in 378-year history
Reading Blue Coat School's football 1st XI have won their first ever national cup competition, beating Cranleigh School 2-1 after extra-time in...
‘I want to reach the top': the rise of Jota Silva, the Portuguese Grealish
Winger has excelled for Vitória de Guimarães and hopes to follow in Diogo Jota's footsteps after his first call-up for Portugal
“I can see a bit of...
Flackwell Heath through to semi-finals after beating Beaconsfield on penalties
Jethro Odumosu (centre), pictured during Flackwell’s win over Milton United on Saturday. Photo: Glenn Alcock -- Beaconsfield Town 1, Flackwell...
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior: ‘It's going to be the most exciting day of my life'
In an exclusive interview, the 61-year-old talks about his pride at being named Brazil coach, winning back fans and facing England
Dorival Júnior...
Christian Eriksen is ‘not in the best situation’ at Manchester United, says Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand
Christian Eriksen has seen his game time limited this season (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand says he ‘really’...
Reading's 2016/17 Playoff Final Team: Where Are They Now?
Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesTTE debutant Josh Mitchell takes a wander down memory lane to better times at Reading. The 2016/17 season had...
‘Everything to you is a sexual innuendo’, says Gary Lineker as he’s called out for three phrases by Micah Richards
GARY LINEKER was left hot and bothered on-air after being called out by Micah Richards for “sexual innuendo” on their podcast.
The iconic former...
‘Dedicate my life for Arsenal': Takehiro Tomiyasu signs new contract to 2026
Japan international follows Ben White is signing new deal
Mikel Arteta praises defender's ‘attitude, mentality and values'
Takehiro Tomiyasu has...
When will the US produce a soccer coach who can win respect in England?
Jesse Marsch and Bob Bradley faced scepticism from many in the Premier League. But the antipathy wasn't wholly deserved
Jesse Marsch had a point to...
Who was the first footballer booked for removing a shirt in celebration? | The Knowledge
Plus: most goals conceded with a positive GD, more refuseniks and managerial replacements with the same initials
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The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham News and Links for Wednesday, March 20
Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesWhat are you reading right now? good morning!
Just a short hoddle today, hoddlers.
I usually like to come back...
Gary Rowett returns to Birmingham as Mowbray's medical leave extended
Rowett will be interim manager for final eight games of season
He left Birmingham's relegation rivals Millwall in October
Gary Rowett has returned...
‘It's been unimaginable': San Marino's 20-year wait for win may soon be over
Minnows have one victory in 206 internationals but Wednesday's fixture, and recent goals, offer hope of a second
“I remember it so clearly. What...
FSA concerned new independent regulator may be too late to save Reading amid financial turmoil
The Sky Bet League One club are in financial turmoil and while the EFL insists it is committing to finding a solution that saves the club, it...
Nüsken double gives Chelsea WCL quarter-final advantage in Amsterdam
Chelsea earned a commanding first-leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final with a controlled 3-0 defeat of Ajax in front of a record...
English football's regulator: what will it do and why is independence needed? | Paul MacInnes
Recent financial chaos in domestic game has instigated Football Governance Bill with keeping clubs solvent one of the priorities
In short: keep...
Out of the FA Cup but still an ex Leicester player will take on his former club Man Utd being back at his familiar Wembley
Embed from Getty Images Mark Robins (54) will be back at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final vs. Man Utd, just a year after his play-off defeat to...
How Pompey's incredible average away crowds in League One compares to rivals - including Derby, Bolton and Reading: gallery
The 4,019 Pompey fans who travelled to Peterborough on Saturday was the biggest away following recorded in the Football League at the weekend
The Guardian view on the football governance bill: a potential gamechanger | Editorial
An independent regulator could act in the best interests of a sport in which too much power and wealth has accrued at the top
In The Football Man,...
Manchester City scare as Erling Haaland limps out of training for Norway
Striker filmed holding his leg after an apparent knock
City host fellow title rivals Arsenal in 12 days' time
Erling Haaland has limped out of...
Ticket Details | Barnsley (A)
Fixtures
Barnsley Vs. Reading - Sat, Apr 13th 2024, 15:00
Full ticket details ahead of the trip to Oakwell next month
Tickets for our away trip...
Hibs defender signs new contract as Easter Road stay extended till 2026
The former Reading star has been one of the Edinburgh club's stand out performers so far this season.
Report | Reading U21 2-1 Norwich City U21
Fixtures
Reading U21 Vs. Norwich City U21 - Mon, Mar 18th 2024, 19:00
Young Royals dominate experienced Norwich side in PL2
Adrian Akande and...
Ajax v Chelsea: Women's Champions League quarter-final, first leg – live
Women's Champions League updates, 5.45pm GMT kick-off
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EFL chair hopeful regulator tests could help avoid protests like Sheffield Wednesday and Reading
English Football League chair, Rick Parry, says that an Independent Football Regulator could help avoid the need for protests like those seen at...
Gallery | The Best Snaps From Saturday!
Fixtures
Reading Vs. Cambridge United - Sat, Mar 16th 2024, 15:00
All the best snaps from Saturday!
A whopping 66 photos courtesy of our club...
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo called into England squad for first time
Midfielder promoted from Under-21s by Gareth Southgate
He could make debut against Brazil or Belgium
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo has been...
Football Governance Bill reveals extent of English regulator's proposed powers
IFR could access real-time financial information from clubs
Detail still to be decided and potentially amended by MPs
The proposed powers of the...
Preview | A title decider for our Berks & Bucks champions!
A huge six pointer awaits on Wednesday afternoon as our Royals prepare to take on AFC Sudbury U21 Women
Our academy side currently sit in first...
Nottingham Forest's points deduction and an EFL round-up – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Jonathan Fadugba and Sanny Rudravajhala as Nottingham Forest are handed a four-point penalty for breaking...
Chelsea sock it to Arsenal in WSL title race – Women's Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Ceylon Andi Hickman, and Tim Stillman to discuss all the weekend's WSL action
On today's pod: the panel...
England's best XI by Dream Team points – including Ben White, Chelsea star Cole Palmer and Newcastle pair
GARETH SOUTHGATE, if you’re reading this – we know you probably are – you need not worry.
Dream Team have saved you a monumental selection headache...
Independent Football Regulator explained: What it means for prospective owners, Premier League, EFL clubs and fans
The government have announced their intention to introduce an Independent Football Regulator, which could change the English game for good.
The...
Career collapse after leaving Tottenham – Agent ‘lies’ and bad luck ruin career, but now there’s a new dream
The name Clancy Osei Konadu may not mean a lot to Tottenham fans, but the former right-back spent two years at the club between 2015 and 2017. He...
Reading FC rumoured bidder speaks out on £28.7m offer
German businessman Daniel Loitz took to social media to defend his rumoured bid for Reading Football Club. News broke via Sky Sports that Mr Loitz...
‘No one knew about us' – Brann step up for Barcelona test in Champions League
Norwegian side are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition but they are relishing the chance to play the best
“We're underdogs and we have...
Reading fans react to football regulator bill as Derby boss makes promotion admission
The latest news from around League One as Portsmouth continue to bid for promotion into the Championship.
David Squires on … FA Cup quarter-final magic and shadowy cartels
Our cartoonist looks back at the round of Robins, with thrilling late wins for the Coventry manager's current club – and his former one
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Preview | Welcoming the Blues to RG2
Fixtures
Reading Women Vs. Birmingham City Women - Wed, Mar 20th 2024, 19:00
Reading prepare to host Birmingham City in this midweek clash under...
Ratcliffe rules out Manchester United spending big ‘on couple of great players'
He says patience Arsenal have shown with Arteta has been ‘nice'
Ratcliffe reveals new stadium could have 100,000 capacity
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has...
Reading FC protest group on incoming Government regulator
The Government has introduced its legislation setting up an independent football regulator. Football’s independent regulator will have the power to...
Sell Before We Dai responds to introduction of Football Governance Bill
Sell Before We Dai, a pressure group set up to demand a change of ownership at Reading FC, has responded to the publication of the Football Governance
Managing Madrid Podcast: Special Guest Mink Peeters
The former Real Madrid wonderkid sits down with Castilla Corner.
In late 2014, Mink Peeters was one of the biggest talents in world football,...
‘This will change women's soccer': why KC Current's stadium has set a new standard
Players in Kansas City used to get changed in parking lots. On Saturday, the city's latest club opened the first purpose-built stadium for a...
The Joy of Six: football ‘houses, ‘housing and ‘housery | Daniel Harris
Mischief-makers and provocateurs in football, from Dennis Wise to Emmanuel Adebayor and more
In traditional parlance, a shithouse is a toilet, but...
The cultural division of football fans only serves those who wish to exploit it | Jonathan Liew
The battle between ‘true fans' and ‘plastics' weakens the ties between supporters and their inclination to unite and organise
Leaving early is a...
A-Leagues face losing two clubs if ownership stalemate continues, APL warns
Concerns grow over Newcastle Jets and Canberra United
Chair Steven Conroy urges resolution within ‘a few weeks'
The A-Leagues face the potential...
Ange Postecoglou and Arsenal's Matildas to return to Australia for exhibition games
Tottenham and Newcastle to play match at MCG in May
Women's A-League All Stars to play as part of double header
Ange Postecoglou and Arsenal's...
English football regulator close as government confirms ‘historic' bill
Football governance bill to be published on Tuesday
Prime minister: bill will ‘prevent a breakaway league'
An independent regulator for English...
Emma Hayes wary of Ajax's threat to Chelsea in Champions League
WSL champions visit Amsterdam in quarter-final
‘They are a club with serious ambition in Europe'
Emma Hayes praised the development of Ajax and...
Brazil's Gabriel Magalhães pulls out of squad for England and Spain games
Arsenal defender will hope to return for Manchester City clash
Griezmann's record run of 84 straight France games to end
The Arsenal centre-back...
Invite for Free Prostate Cancer Test
Swansea City Supporters’ Trust is pleased to continue working alongside the Swansea City AFC Foundation in a number of areas. Last week the...
Supporters should blame club owners – not the rules – for points deductions | Barney Ronay
Clubs may not like what they sign up to and object to the extent of sanctions, but cannot cry corruption if rules are transparent
Welcome to the...
Cambridge Crushed! 🔥| Access All Areas - Cambridge (H)
Behind the scenes from Saturday's big win at the SCL!____________________________👉 facebook.com/readingfc👉 twitter.com/ReadingFC👉...
Are Valverde's Athletic Club the most fun football team to watch in 2024? | Sid Lowe
Manager is helming the thrilling third stint in a trilogy that could see the club win a first major trophy in 40 years
“Football is like a film,”...
Arrests made over tragedy chanting during United win against Liverpool
Two United supporters arrested in connection with chants
Eight arrests in total during FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford
Two Manchester United...
Reading FC takeover: German investor in talks over buying club, but ‘no deal agreed’
The saga for the ownership of Reading Football Club continues as reports have emerged that a bid from a German investor has been made.
Jürgen Klopp and a post-match meltdown that was not pretty viewing
Reporter: “Normally intensity is the name of your game, so how come it became so difficult in extra time?”Jürgen Klopp: “Bit of a dumb question I...
When will Nantes learn that sacking managers is not the answer? | Luke Entwistle
Nantes have sacked two managers this season and are now turning to a man they fired 10 months ago
By Luke Entwistle for Get French Football...
Reading FC solidarity shown by Basingstoke Town next week
Non-league Basingstoke Town are set to raise awareness and money for troubled neighbours Reading at next week's fixture. The 'Stoke, in...
If I give away a kidney, will it make me a better person? | Zoe Williams
Could one extravagant pro-social act lead to me finally doing all the other ones I promised to do?
It's great giving blood when you're O negative....
Derby County injury boost on former Blackpool man, Reading takeover 'optimistic' and Pompey boss banned
Latest League One headlines including Blackpool's allocation for Carlisle United and injury news from the Derby County camp.
Wycombe put attempts to buy training ground from ailing Reading on hold
Reading owner Dai Yongge failing to meet financial obligations
Wycombe forced to put plans to buy Bearwood Park on hold
Wycombe have put plans to...
Trabzonspor fans storm pitch and attack Fenerbahce players in latest ugly Super Lig scenes – video
Fans of Turkey's Trabzonspor stormed the pitch and brawled with players from visiting Fenerbahce and security staff, in the latest incident in a...
Gilbert: “This season we’ve shown how well we can bounce back”
Fixtures
Southampton Women Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Mar 17th 2024, 14:00
A difficult afternoon for Liam Gilbert’s Royals, as Southampton put five...
Ten Hag's job is not safe, but Liverpool win will resonate for decades
The 4-3 win over Liverpool may not save Erik ten Hag's job. But it has cemented lasting goodwill
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Everton fans blast 'WTF' as Forest docked less points with Toffees' second charge to come
The day Nottingham Forest fans had been dreading has finally come, but Everton fans are still furious with the result of their relegation rivals'...
Derby County's rivals release lengthy statement as contentious deal is 'put on hold'
Wycombe Wanderers, Derby County's League One rivals, have publicly addressed their proposed deal to buy Reading's training ground
Nottingham Forest docked four points for Premier League financial rules breach
Forest drop into relegation zone, one point from safety
Club's arguments rejected and they are likely to appeal
Nottingham Forest have received a...
Gallery | Claiming the Berks & Bucks Trophy
Fixtures
Milton Keynes Dons Vs. Reading Women - Sun, Mar 17th 2024, 14:00
“Your new Berks & Bucks winners…READING!”
A performance full of...