Brann v Barcelona: Women's Champions League quarter-final, first leg – live

Updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off in Norway Get in touch: drop Sarah an email with your thoughts The third quarter-final started earlier this...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
BOROGUIDE Mar 20

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...
THE READING CHRONICLE Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

‘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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE READING CHRONICLE Mar 20

‘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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
MAIDENHEAD-ADVERTISER.CO.UK Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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’...
METRO.CO.UK Mar 20

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...
SBNATION.COM Mar 20

‘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...
THE SUN Mar 20

‘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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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 Mail us your questions or tweet...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 20

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...
SBNATION.COM Mar 20

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

‘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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
FOOTBALL LONDON Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
FILBERT WAY Mar 19

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
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Mar 19

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,...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 19

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.
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM Mar 19

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 19

Ajax v Chelsea: Women's Champions League quarter-final, first leg – live

Women's Champions League updates, 5.45pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | And drop Sarah a mail with your thoughts Hello and welcome back to the...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE STAR Mar 19

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE SUN Mar 19

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...
TALKSPORT Mar 19

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...
SPORT WITNESS Mar 19

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...
THE READING CHRONICLE Mar 19

‘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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Mar 19

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 Get...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE READING CHRONICLE Mar 19

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
WOKINGHAM Mar 19

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,...
MANAGING MADRID Mar 19

‘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 GUARDIAN Mar 19

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 GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 19

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
SWANSEA CITY SUPPORTERS TRUST Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

Cambridge Crushed! 🔥| Access All Areas - Cambridge (H)

Behind the scenes from Saturday's big win at the SCL!____________________________👉 facebook.com/readingfc👉 twitter.com/ReadingFC👉...
FOOTBALLNEWS Mar 18

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,”...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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.
WOKINGHAM Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE READING CHRONICLE Mar 18

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....
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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.
FLEETWOODTODAY.CO.UK Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 18

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 Sign up to Jonathan's weekly newsletter here And...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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'...
DAILY STAR Mar 18

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
DERBYSHIRE LIVE Mar 18

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...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

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...
READINGFC.CO.UK Mar 18
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