Non-League clubs eye Boxing Day boost with no Premier League
With just one Premier League game on Boxing Day, lower-league clubs like Bolton and Bradford expect a festive attendance boom. Discover how football's tradition is shifting.
With just one Premier League game on Boxing Day, lower-league clubs like Bolton and Bradford expect a festive attendance boom. Discover how football's tradition is shifting.
FIFA announces a 50% increase in the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50m. All 48 teams will share a $655m kitty amid ongoing ticket price controversy.
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
A new report shows Premier League clubs spent over £1bn on wages for injured stars in five years. Discover the clubs hit hardest and the financial impact of the injury crisis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges to root out professional enablers of corruption with new funding and a global summit, targeting illicit finance in property and crypto. Read the full plan.
The US Men's National Team learned their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents in a tense draw, setting a challenging but navigable path for the tournament hosts. Discover the key fixtures and analysis.
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
Football Manager 2026 simulates Arsenal's January transfers, predicting a £69m wonderkid signing and a German international arrival. Discover the shock exit.
England drawn against Brazil in 2026 World Cup group stage. Can Southgate's squad overcome the five-time champions? Read our analysis of the challenging draw.
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Football Manager 2026 simulates Chelsea's bold January moves, signing a PSG defender and former Real Madrid playmaker. Could this be the key to their title charge?
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
Football Manager 2026 predicts West Ham's January transfers including Ivan Toney signing and shock PSG loan deal. Can these moves save them from relegation?
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
FIFA introduces a tennis-style seeding system for the 2026 World Cup draw, ensuring Spain, Argentina, France, and England cannot meet until the semi-finals. Discover the full implications.
Arsenal face Bayern Munich in a Champions League clash that showcases the Premier League's remarkable rise to European dominance over the past decade. Discover the data behind football's power shift.
The Premier League is back! Get the lowdown on all the weekend's fixtures, breaking news, and 10 key things to watch. Join the conversation and share your predictions.
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns following a critical Deloitte audit revealing major operational flaws. Discover how the stock reacted and what's next for the retailer.
The Financial Conduct Authority investigates 20 asset management firms for potential anti-money laundering failures. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Thousands of British football fans face World Cup travel chaos as US visa processing delays threaten to derail their tournament plans. Learn about the mounting concerns.
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Read our match analysis and what's next for the team.
Thomas Tuchel's England are harnessing Premier League physicality with tactical sophistication for World Cup success. Can this hybrid approach bring football home?
Northern Ireland clinch a World Cup 2026 playoff place despite a final qualifying loss. Get the latest roundup and join the football conversation.
The Netherlands overcome Poland 2-1 while Croatia dominate Faroe Islands 4-0 in crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying matches. Read the full match analysis and standings.